Veera's Story and Mr. Nuttal

The story 'The Open Window' by Saki revolves around Mr. Frampton Nuttel, a nervous man advised to relax in the countryside. He visits Mrs. Appleton, where her niece Vera tells him a fabricated story about a tragic hunting accident involving her aunt's husband and brothers. When the men supposedly return, Mr. Nuttel, believing them to be ghosts, flees in terror. Vera then concocts another story to explain his behavior.

Who is the author of 'The Open Window'?

• Charles Dickens

• Mark Twain

• Saki (H.H. Munro)

• Jane Austen

Why was Mr. Nuttal advised to visit the countryside?

• To write a book

• To find a job

• To calm his nerves

• To meet new people

What was Mr. Nuttal's initial impression of the countryside?

• It was boring

• It was calming

• It was exciting

• It was dangerous

What story did Veera tell Mr. Nuttal?

• Her aunt was hosting a party

• Her aunt's husband and brothers were lost in a hunting accident

• Her aunt's family was on vacation

• Her aunt was moving to a new house

What was the reason for leaving the French window open according to Veera?

• To let fresh air in

• To welcome the men back

• To enjoy the view

• To let the dog out

How did Veera's story affect Mr. Nuttal?

• It frightened him

• It calmed him

• It confused him

• It made him laugh

What was the anniversary mentioned in Veera's story?

• The day the men went missing

• A wedding anniversary

• A birthday

• A holiday

What did Mrs. Appleton unknowingly confirm?

• That she was selling her house

• That she was expecting the men to return from shooting

• That she was going on a trip

• That she was expecting guests

How did Mr. Nuttal try to change the topic?

• By talking about his health problems

• By mentioning his family

• By discussing the weather

• By asking about local events

What did Mr. Nuttal see that made him flee?

• Three men walking towards the house

• A wild animal

• A group of hunters

• A ghostly figure