WorksheetsLike the Sun/The Open Window Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
In “Like the Sun,” what reason does Sekhar give for his experiment?
It will be amusing to see people’s reactions.
Without truth, life is meaningless.
Pleasing people has become tedious.
The sun shines, but not forever.
In “Like the Sun,” how is Sekhar’s response to his wife’s cooking ironic?
She spent hours preparing a special meal.
He usually enjoys breakfast.
She knew he would not like the meal.
She did not expect him to be so honest.
In “Like the Sun,” what becomes the most difficult test of Sekhar’s vow?
being honest with his co-workers
telling the truth about the headmaster’s singing
listening to music he does not typically enjoy
grading one hundred test papers in a single night
In “Like the Sun,” what is ironic about the headmaster’s response to Sekhar the day after Sekhar visits his home?
The headmaster is openly angry with Sekhar.
The headmaster refuses to speak to Sekhar.
The headmaster has accepted Sekhar’s opinion.
The headmaster rewards Sekhar for telling the truth.
In “Like the Sun,” what does Sekhar’s firm commitment to his experiment say about his character?
He wants to become an honest person.
He does not truly value his friends and loved ones.
He wants to be considerate at all costs.
He enjoys hurting people’s feelings.
In “Like the Sun,” what does Sekhar mean when he says telling the truth is a “luxury”?
Being honest at all times is a challenge.
The experiment has proved to be a waste of time.
Only people who do not need to succeed or be liked can practice total honesty.
It is expensive to be honest and so should only be practiced by the very wealthy.
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.
Mrs. Sappleton announces that her husband and brothers will soon return from shooting.
Why is Vera able to fool Framton so easily?
Framton was planning to leave early anyway.
Framton seems tired and lacking in good judgment.
Vera is shrewd and manipulative, while Framton is self-absorbed and conventional.
Vera has tricked other house guests into leaving.
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.
What is ironic 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.
“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”?
It is impossible to please everyone.
Young people care only about themselves.
Self-centered people tend to be gullible.
Dealing with strangers can be risky.
Both “Like the Sun” and “The Open Window” explore themes related to
betrayal and death.
greed and power.
honesty and deception.
knowledge and ignorance.
Which occurs when the reader knows something that a character or speaker does not?
situational irony
verbal irony
dramatic irony
paradox
What do the headmaster in “Like the Sun” and Mr. Framton in “The Open Window” have in common?
Both are gullible.
Both manipulate others.
Both insist on the absolute truth.
Both have their expectations violated.
