The Open Window

1. 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.

• He wants to meet Mrs. Sappleton

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 thatshe 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.

• She must confirm that her aunt does not know Framton's sister.

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

• sadly deranged.

• rather cold-hearted.

• exceptionally boring.

• perfectly normal.

• clever and outstanding

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 once chased by dogs into a freshly dug grave.

• He has a bad relationship with Mr. Sappleton.

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

• Mr. Sappleton is a ghost.

• Mrs. Sappleton loves Framton.

• Vera is a mental patient.

• Framton understands the joke.

• Vera played a trick on Framton.

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.

• Mrs. Sappleton thinks that Vera makes Framton leaves.

What occurs at the climax of this story?

• A cyclist collides with Framton.

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

• Mrs. Sappleton announces the return of the men from their hunting trip, andFramton sees them.

• Mrs. Sappleton introduces herself to Framton.

• Vera is looking towards the window in shock.

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

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

• Framton grabs his belongings and runs frantically from the house.

• Framton goes into detail about his ailments and infirmities.

• Framton comes to the village to meet her sister's friend.

• Mrs. Stappleton announces that her husband and brothers will soon return fromshooting.

Why is Vera able to fool Framton so easily?

• Framton is planning to leave early anyway.

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

• Framton seems tired and lacking in good judgment.

• Vera has tricked other house guests into leaving.

• Framton is sick and needs some time to take a rest.

What is the story’s central conflict?

• Mrs. Sappleton’s wish to see her husband again

• Vera's wish to make a friend with Framton.

• Framton’s wish to get rest and relaxation.

• Framton’s fear of dogs

• Vera’s wish to get rid of Framton.