Like the Sun/The Open Window Quiz

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.