The Open Window

Who is Mrs. Sappleton?

• Framton's wife

• Mr. Nuttel's sister

• Mr. Nuttel's niece

• Vera's aunt

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

How old is Vera?

• 13

• 14

• 15

• 16

What is the purpose of Mr. Nuttel's visit to the country?

• To go hunting

• To rest and relieve anxiety

• To visit his sister

• To find Mrs. Sappleton's husband

In paragraphs 1 & 8, Vera is described as self-possessed. Based on the context, the word self-possessed most likely means:

• nervous

• young

• embarrassed

• confident

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which line from the short story “The Open Window” best shows that Framton Nuttel is a restless person?

• “Framton wondered whether Mrs. Sappleton, the lady to whom he was presenting one of the letters of introduction, came into the nice division.”

• 1. “‘Hardly a soul,’ said Framton. ‘My sister was staying here, at the rectory, you know, some four years ago, and she gave me letters of introduction to some of the people here.’”

• “‘The doctors agree in ordering me complete rest, an absence of mental excitement, and avoidance of anything in the nature of violent physical exercise,’ announced Framton.”

• 1. “Framton shivered slightly and turned towards the niece with a look intended to convey sympathetic comprehension.”

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which detail from “The Open Window” best supports the idea that Mrs. Sappleton would rather be doing something other than entertaining Mr. Nuttel?

• “‘My aunt will be down presently, Mr. Nuttel,’ said a very self-possessed young lady of fifteen; ‘in the meantime you must try and put up with me.’”

• “‘I hope you don’t mind the open window,’ said Mrs. Sappleton briskly; ‘my husband and brothers will be home directly from shooting, and they always come in this way.’”

• “It was a relief to Framton when the aunt bustled into the room with a whirl of apologies for being late in making her appearance. ‘I hope Vera has been amusing you?’ she said.”

• “‘No?’ said Mrs. Sappleton, in a voice which only replaced a yawn at the last moment. Then she suddenly brightened into alert attention—but not to what Framton was saying.”

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

Paragraph 28 helps to develop Vera's caricature. Which words would best describe her exaggerated personality as it is presented in this part of the story?

• kind-hearted and caring

• honest and sincere

• cunning and mischievious

• sorrowful and miserable

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CCSS.L.8.5C

Vera and Mr. Nuttel are wildly different in their personalities and behaviors. In fact, one would describe them as opposites. Which element of humor relates to their comedic pairing?

• slapstick

• pun

• sarcasm

• juxtaposition

 Reread the final line of the short story: "Romance at short notice was her specialty." Who does the "her" refer to in paragraph 29?

• Mrs. Nuttel

• Vera

• Mrs. Sappleton

• the spaniel

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does "romance at short notice was her specialty" mean?

• Vera is in love with Framton Nuttel.

• Vera is not good at making up stories last minute.

• Vera is able to quickly make up stories, or lie, and make them sound convincing to the people listening to them.

• Vera is a fan of romance and enjoys watching people fall in love.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4