Suspense Review

Front

Why is Framton Nuttel visiting the Sappletons in the country?

Back

He is hoping to rest and relax his nerves.

Front

Saki uses third person limited point of view in "The Open Window" to

Back

further create suspense in the story by allowing the reader to see only the thoughts of Framton.

Front

In what does Framton seem to be mainly interested throughout the story? Options: Vera’s attentive behavior, the masculine atmosphere of the home, Mrs. Sappleton’s mood, his own problems

Back

his own problems

Front

In "The Open Window" the lines; "'Then you know practically nothing about my aunt?' pursued the self-possessed young lady" are an example of:

Back

Foreshadowing

Front

What does the line "Romance at short notice was her specialty" imply about Vera?

Back

She is able to invent fantasy, fictional tales quickly.

Front

In "The Lady, or the Tiger?" the protagonist can be identified as:

Back

The princess

Front

In "The Lady, or the Tiger?" the king's beliefs are described in great detail in the initial exposition. Which of the following terms best characterize the king based on all of this description? bland and genial, semi-barbaric and cruel, showy and unrestrained, melancholy and withdrawn

Back

semi-barbaric and cruel

Front

In "The Lady, or the Tiger?", what do the lines "He turned, and with a firm and rapid step he walked across the empty space... Without the slightest hesitation, he went to the door on the right, and opened it." show that the young man assumes about the princess?

Back

That she will save his life.

Front

The main conflict in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" is about which door the princess will choose. Which detail from the story contributes most to developing the suspense of this situation? Options: The king is described as cruel and semi-barbaric., The young man hopes that the princess will save him., The princess is jealous of the lady behind the door., The princess has imagined the outcome of both options for her lover.

Back

The princess is jealous of the lady behind the door.

Front

In "The Lady, or the Tiger?" the lines, "Her decision had been indicated in an instant, but it had been made after days and nights of anguished deliberation." show an example of:

Back

internal conflict