
The Open Window and Irony

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English
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9th - 10th Grade
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Heather Bates
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39 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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CCSS.RL.8.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What words best describe the character of Framton Nuttel?
Neurotic, sickly, boring
Boring, rude, weak-willed
Weak-willed, self-obsessed, rude
Neurotic, suggestible, self-obsessed
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
The author names one of his characters Mr. Nuttel. The author's purpose in this is that he is:
suggesting that Framton is "nutty."
making Framton a laughable character.
making Framton less sympathetic in the reader's eyes.
suggesting that his story is meant to be taken as a spoof.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
The author refers to the niece as both a young lady and a child. What is he perhaps suggesting by this?
Her behavior is very mature.
She looks younger than she is.
She can speak like an adult but still acts immaturely
Her aunt does not realize her niece is grown and still treats her like a child
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
The niece most likely asks Framton if he knows many of the people in the area because she is
struggling to find relevant topics of discussion.
making polite conversation at her aunt's request.
curious about his connections to her community.
trying to determine his familiarity with local people and events.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
The success of the story's ending is largely dependent on
the element of surprise
the reader's belief that Vera is telling the truth
everyone's appreciation of a good practical joke
a reader's appreciation of the niece's storytelling abilities
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
The niece's name, Vera, comes from the Latin word meaning "truth." This choice of names is ironic because she
mixes truth with lies.
sees truths that adults don't see.
is telling everything but the truth.
creates her own version of the truth.
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