What is the story's central conflict?

Vera's wish to get rid of Framton

Mrs. Sappleton's wish to see her husband again

Framton's wish to get rest and relaxation

What is humorous about Mrs. Sappleton’s remark, “One would think he had seen a ghost?”

She does not realize that Framton believes he has seen a ghost.

Framton definitely has seen a ghost.

Mrs. Sappleton does not understand why Framton leaves.

Mrs. Sappleton seems annoyed with Framton.

What occurs at the climax of the story?

Mrs. Sappleton announces the return of men from their hunting trip, and Framton sees them.

A cyclist collides with Framton.

Vera tells Mrs. Sappleton that Framton is afraid of dogs.

Mrs. Sappleton introduces herself to Framton.

Which off the following events occurs first in “The Open Window”?

Framton goes into detail about his ailments and infirmities.

Vera makes up a story about Framton's fear of dogs.

Framton grabs his belongings and runs frantically from the house.

Mrs. Stappleton announces that her husband and brothers will soon return from shooting.

Why is Vera able to fool Framton so easily?

Vera is shrewd and manipulative, while Framton is self-absorbed and conventional.

Framton was planning to leave early anyway.

Framton seems tired and lacking in good judgement.

Vera has tricked other house guests into leaving.

In what way is the central conflict of the story resolved?

The hunting party returns and Framton flees.

Framton is finally able to rest.

Mrs. Sappleton finally meets Framton.

Vera explains why Framton leaves.

What does the following line about Vera mean? Romance at short notice was her specialty.

She is able to invest fantasy tales quickly.

She is adventurous and loves meeting new people.

She encourages loving relationships between people.

She frequently falls in love with strangers.

"The Open Window" by Saki is mostly about

how to behave around particularly boring visitors.

how misinformation affects our perceptions.

the unexpected effects of playing tricks.

the possibility that ghosts really exist.

Which of the following is a central idea of "The Open Window"?

Self-centered people tend to be gullible.

It is impossible to please everyone.

Young people care only about themselves.

Dealing with strangers can be risky.

Which statement from the text proves that Vera was lying all along?

"Romance at short notice was her specialty" (88).

"A most extraordinary man, a Mr. Nuttel" (88).

"Framton shivered slightly and turned towards the niece with a look intended to convey sympathetic comprehension" (87).

"The doctors agree in ordering me complete rest, an absence of mental excitement, and avoidance of anything in the nature of violent physical exercise" (87).

1. In paragraphs 3–7, the questions that Vera asks Frampton Nuttel —

B tell her that he knows very little about her aunt

A prove that she is a very polite and serious person

C show how brave she is to talk to a stranger by herself

D suggest that she is lonely and hopes to make a friend

3. The author uses a detailed flashback in this story in order to —

C develop the conflict and suspense that lead to its conclusion

A help the reader understand the motivations of the characters

B suggest that the young woman may not be telling the truth

D add specific, vivid details and images to the very unusual setting

4. Which line from the story is an example of foreshadowing?

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—“

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.

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.

5. Which statement below best describes how the author uses point of view in this selection?

A The limited omniscient point of view only allows the reader to understand events from Frampton Nuttel’s viewpoint until a change during the ending.

B The third person point of view confuses the reader and makes it difficult to understand what is happening.

C The first person point of view focuses the reader on how important it is that Frampton Nuttel is telling the story.

D The third person objective point of view allows the reader to judge the characters based only on what they say.

6. Based on paragraphs 16–18, the reader can infer that

B Mrs. Sappleton is bored by Mr. Nuttel but also pretends to listen to him

A Mr. Nuttel enjoys explaining the treatments his doctors have suggested

C Vera is carefully watching both her aunt and Mr. Nuttel as they talk

D Mr. Nuttel suspects that Vera’s story about her family may not be true

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

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

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

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

7. The main problem faced by Frampton Nuttell is that he —

A is nervous and reacts ridiculously to a scary story

B is sick and trying to restore his health through visits

C is afraid he will get in trouble if he stays at the Sappletons’

D doesn’t know any of the people he visits and finds them unpleasant

"The Open Window" Test

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Framton Nuttel visiting the Sappletons in the country?

He hopes to go on a hunting expedition.

He hopes to rest and relax his nerves.

He is attending a family reunion.

He is delivering a message from his sister.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Vera confirm the fact that Framton Nuttel does not know her aunt well at all?

She wants to prepare him for her aunt's strange behavior if he does not know her.

She believes she has seen him at the house before.

She must confirm the fact that he does not know her aunt before she decides that she does not like him.

She must confirm the fact that he does not know her before she creates her fictional tale about her aunt and the open window.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Until Mr. Sappleton returns, Framton believes that Mrs. Sappleton is

sadly deranged.

rather cold-hearted.

exceptionally boring.

perfectly normal.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what does Framton seem to be mainly interested?

Vera's coquettish behavior

the masculine atmosphere

Mrs. Sappleton's mood

his own problems

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Framton flee the house when Mr. Sappleton returns?

He is suddenly taken ill and requires urgent care.

He thinks Mr. Sappleton has come back from the dead.

He is afraid he will be suspected of flirting with Mrs. Sappleton.

He was one chased by dogs into a freshly dug grave.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When Mr. Sappleton returns at the end of the story, we realize that

Mr. Sappleton is a ghost.

Vera played a trick on Framton.

Vera is a mental patient.

Framton understands the joke.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on details in "The Open Window," what caused Vera to tell Framton the story of her aunt's "great tragedy?"

She wanted him to understand her aunt's present state of mind.

She was upset and felt that Framton was someone she could talk to.

She had no self-control and blathered on about private family matters.

She found Framton's company insufferable and wanted to get rid of him.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

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