Quiz on 'The Open Window'

What is the relationship between Frampton Nuttel and the lady he is visiting?

• He is presenting a letter of introduction.

• He is her nephew.

• He is her brother.

• He is her husband.

What does Frampton Nuttel's sister warn him about before his visit?

• He will bury himself and not speak to a living soul.

• He will enjoy the countryside.

• He will find new friends.

• He will become famous.

What does the niece say about the people who went out through the window?

• They never came back.

• They returned safely.

• They went on a vacation.

• They moved to another city.

What does Frampton Nuttel doubt about his visits?

• Whether they would help his nerve cure

• Whether they would be enjoyable

• Whether they would be boring

• Whether they would be expensive

What does the niece say about the window being kept open?

• It is kept open every evening till dusk.

• It is always closed.

• It is only opened in the morning.

• It is never opened.

What was Frampton's reaction when the aunt entered the room?

• He was relieved.

• He was annoyed.

• He was frightened.

• He was confused.

Which quotation BEST supports the reasoning that Mr. Frampton was fearful?

• "you will bury yourself down there and not speak to a living soul, and your nerves will be worse than ever from moping..." (paragraph 3)

• "My sister was staying here, at the rectory, you know, some four years ago, and she gave me letters of introduction to some of the people here." (paragraph 6)

• "You may wonder why we keep that window wide open on an October afternoon," said the niece... (paragraph 12)

• "Do you know, sometimes on still, quiet evenings like this, I almost get a creepy feeling that they will all walk in through that window—" (paragraph 14)

• Frampton grabbed wildly at his stick and hat; the hall-door, the gravel-drive, and the front gate were dimly-noted stages in his headlong retreat. (paragraph 25)

Read this sentence from paragraph 14 of Passage 1. "Do you know, sometimes on still, quiet evenings like this, I almost get a creepy feeling that they will all walk in through that window—" How does this statement create suspense?

• by inspiring Mr. Nuttel to be concerned for his safety

• by offering Mr. Nuttel an alternative to the day’s events

• by scaring Mr. Nuttel with the idea that the ghosts may appear

• by telling Mr. Nuttel about a recent shooting accident in the area

Which sentence from Passage 1 BEST supports why Mr. Framton was in the country?

• A) . . . would do much towards helping the nerve cure which he was supposed to be undergoing. (paragraph 2)

• B) He was wondering whether Mrs. Sappleton was in the married or widowed state. (paragraph 9)

• C) . . . somehow in this restful country spot tragedies seemed out of place. (paragraph 11)

• D) . . . he was conscious that his hostess was giving him only a fragment of her attention . . . (paragraph 19)

• E) In a chill shock of nameless fear Framton swung round in his seat . . . (paragraph 23)

Read the dictionary entry. sympathetic \ˌsim-pə-ˈthet-ik\ adj 1. feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy 2. showing approval of or favor toward an idea or action 3. attracting the liking of others 4. relating to an effect which arises in response to a similar action elsewhere Which definition best matches the meaning of the word sympathetic as it is used in paragraph 23 of Passage 1?

• A) Definition 1

• B) Definition 2

• C) Definition 3

• D) Definition 4