The Open Window

Which line from the story is an example of foreshadowing?

• A “My sister was staying here some four years ago, and she gave me letters of introduction to some of the

  people here.”

• B He was wondering whether Mrs. Sappleton was in the married or widowed state.

• C “Do you know, sometimes on still, quiet evenings like this, I almost get a creepy feeling that they will all

  walk in through that window—“

• D It was a relief to Frampton when the aunt bustled into the room with a whirl of apologies for being late in

  making her appearance.

The author uses dialogue to

• A foreshadow the outcome of events.

• B to define symbols of love and support.

• C to help the characters hide their feelings.

• D to portray the personalities of the characters.

Based on the last two paragraphs of the story, the reader can infer that —

• A Mrs. Sappleton’s husband is angry about Mr. Nuttel’s quick departure

• B Mr. Nuttel was so scared of dogs that he left the house very quickly

• C Vera’s stories have deceived both Mr. Nuttel and her whole family

• D Mrs. Sappleton doesn’t really know why Mr. Nuttel left so quickly

Which is the best way to show on a note card how Vera solves the problem she has caused by telling Mr. Nuttel the story about the hunters?

• A. Vera tells story ------> goes outside to be alone

• B. Vera tells story -----> makes up another story

• C. Vera tells story ------> introduces the hunters

• D. Vera tells story-----> apologizes to her aunt

When she tells her aunt and uncle about Framton's fear of dogs, it becomes clear that Vera

• Will continue to tell made-up stories to amuse herself

• Feels bad about deceiving Framton and wants to make it up to him

• Strongly dislikes Framton and never wants to see him again

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In "The Open Window," what can you infer about the niece based on the description, “a very self-possessed young lady of 15,” and her comment to Framton that,

“you must try and put up with me”?

• she is confident and eccentric

• she is timid and shy

• she is angry and evil

• she is self conscious and sad

Why is it important to the plot that Vera meets with Mr. Nuttel before her aunt comes into the room?

• A Mr. Nuttel needs to learn about his hostess.

• B Vera wants to keep her aunt from being upset.

• C Vera’s aunt knows the truth about the hunters.

• D Being around many people is Mr. Nuttel’s problem

In "The Open Window," the audience knows that Framton is ailed with what? What type of irony is this?

• nervousness and situational

• stomach ulcers and dramatic

• nervousness and dramatic

• stomach ulcers and situational

In "The Open Window," how does Vera’s narration of the events from the hunting trip help build suspense?

• It creates suspense by portraying the three men as wandering spirits who continue to haunt the countryside.

• It creates suspense by hinting at the possibility of someone or something entering through the window later in the story.

• It creates suspense by coming to an abrupt end before Vera is able to explain what supposedly happened to the three men out on the moor.

• It creates suspense by exhibiting minor inconsistencies, which suggest that Vera, for some unknown reason, is lying to Mr. Nuttel.

Based on what she says in the passage, Vera wants people to think she is

• A. smart and funny.

• B gentle and helpful.

• C amusing and entertaining.

• D knowledgeable and mature.