The Open Window questions

What is the reason for Mr. Nuttel's visit to the rural retreat according to his sister?

• To enjoy the countryside and relax

• To meet new people and make friends

• To undergo a nerve cure

• To stay with his sister at the rectory

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Why does the niece mention the open window to Mr. Nuttel?

• To explain a local custom

• To point out the beauty of the lawn

• To tell the story of her aunt's tragedy

• To show the design of the house

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What happened to the aunt's husband and brothers according to the niece?

• They moved away from the village

• They were lost in a snipe-shooting accident

• They left for a day of shooting and never returned

• They were engulfed in a treacherous piece of bog

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How long ago did the niece's story about her aunt's tragedy supposedly occur?

• Two years ago

• Three years ago

• Four years ago

• Five years ago

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What is Mr. Nuttel's impression of the countryside?

• He finds it lively and interesting

• He is indifferent to it

• He regrets not knowing more people there

• He thinks it's a place for restful country spots without tragedies

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What did Mrs. Sappleton say about her husband and brothers' whereabouts?

• They were out for a walk.

• They were out for snipe in the marshes.

• They were at a nearby town for shopping.

• They were visiting a friend.

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What was Framton's reaction to the niece's horror at the open window?

• He laughed it off.

• He was sympathetic and looked out the window.

• He closed the window immediately.

• He ignored her and continued the conversation.

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What did Framton do when he saw the figures and the spaniel?

• He invited them in for tea.

• He calmly waited for an introduction.

• He grabbed his stick and hat and fled.

• He asked the niece who they were.

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According to the niece, what was the reason for Framton's fear of dogs?

• He was once chased by a pack of wild dogs.

• He had a childhood incident involving a dog bite.

• He once spent a night in a cemetery with dogs snarling around him.

• He was allergic to dogs.

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What is Vera's specialty according to the last line of the text?

• Storytelling

• Romance at short notice

• Caring for dogs

• Playing pranks

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