Open Window Practice

Which of the following expresses a main idea or theme of the text?

• People often have trouble letting go of past experiences.

• Skillful storytellers can make others believe the tales they tell.

• Having fun at another's expense is okay as long as no one gets hurt.

• Once one has started telling lies, it can be difficult to stop.

How does Vera's narration in paragraph 14 help build suspense in the story?

• It creates suspense by portraying the 3 men as wandering spirits that continue to haunt the countryside

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

• It creates suspense by coming to an abrupt end before Very is able to explain what supposedly happened.

• It creates suspense by showing minor inconsistencies which suggest that Vera is lying to Mr. Nuttel.

What does the term "romance" mean as used in paragraph 29?

• a tendency to daydream

• an exciting story or exaggeration

• a tale about the experience of love and romantic relationships

• a mysterious or charming quality

Why is Mr. Nuttel in the country?

• He is there to visit his old friend Mrs. Sappleton.

• He is there for a treatment to hopefully cure his nerves.

• He has been sent away by his sister.

• He is there to meet new people and, potentially, a love interest.

What does the window symbolize and why is it kept open?

• It is a warm season and the window is open for the breeze.

• It is a habit of Mr. Sappleton’s to keep it open while he and his wife’s brothers shoot.

• Mrs. Sappleton keeps it open because she hopes that her husband and brothers will return after many years.

• The window is stuck and does not fully close, not since the mysterious tragedy that goes unspoken.

How do Mrs. Sappleton and Mr. Nuttel feel during their conversation? (paragraphs 18 - 21)

• Mrs. Sappleton and Mr. Nuttel are more interested in the window than in each other.

• Mrs. Sappleton is bored by her company, whereas Mr. Nuttel feels distressed.

• Mrs. Sappleton pretends the tragedy never occurred, and Mr. Nuttel comforts her.

• Mrs. Sappleton is hungry and unable to pay attention, which offends Mr. Nuttel.

The conclusion of the story reveals…

• that Mr. Nuttel is terrified of dogs and could only talk about his sickness.

• that both women have lost their minds and are imagining ghosts.

• that Vera is a liar who did not think the men would return so soon.

• that Vera enjoys inventing stories for her own amusement.

What can we infer about Framton Nuttel from the text in Paragraph 3?

• He has a happy disposition.

• He is an anxious person.

• He is ambitious person.

• He is a confident person.

What do Framtom Nuttel's thoughts in paragraph 2 tell us about his character?

• He is judgmental.

• He is easily deceived.

• He is anxious.

• He is angry.

Based on the events of the story, what can you infer?

• The niece made up the story about the missing men.

• Ghosts haunt Mrs. Sappleton's(the aunt) home.

• Mrs. Sappleton(the aunt) will not accept the past

• Mr. Nuttel hates Mrs. Sappleton.