The Open Window

Why is Framton Nuttel visiting the Sappleton's in the country?

• He hopes to go on a hunting expedition.

• He hopes to rest and relax his nerves.

• He is attending a family reunion.

• He is delivering a message from his sister.

Why does Vera ask Framton if he knows her aunt well?

• She wants to prepare him for her aunt's strange behavior.

• She believes he has seen the house before.

• She must make sure he doesn't know her aunt before she decides she does not like him.

• She must make sure he doesn't know her aunt before she creates her fictional tale about the open window.

Why does Framton flee the house when Mr. Sappleton returns?

• He is suddenly taken ill and needs urgent care.

• He thinks Mr. Sappleton has come back from the dead.

• He is afraid he will be suspected of flirting with Mrs. Sappleton.

• He was once chased by dogs into a freshly dug grave.

Which of the following best describes Framton's feelings at the moment the men return to the house?

• excited

• cautious

• terrified

• surprised

When Mr. Sappleton returns at the end of the story, we realize that

• Mr. Sappleton is a ghost.

• Vera played a trick on Framton.

• Vera is a mental patient.

• Framton understands the joke.

When she tells her aunt and uncle about Framton's fear of dogs, it becomes clear that Vera

• is not very good at keeping the secrets of others.

• will continue to tell made-up stories.

• enjoys lying to strangers and is always honest with her family.

• feels bad about deceiving Framton.

Which character is living in the country in order to cure nerves?

• Mrs. Sappleton

• Framton Nuttel

• Vera

• Mr. Sappleton

• Framton Nuttel's sister

Which character talks cheerfully about her family?

• Mrs. Sappleton

• Framton Nuttel

• Vera

• Mr. Sappleton

• Framton Nuttel's sister

Which character wrote letters of introduction for Framton?

• Mrs. Sappleton

• Framton Nuttel

• Vera

• Mr. Sappleton

• Framton Nuttel's sister

What is the main theme of 'The Open Window'?

• A) Courage

• B) Deception

• C) Love

• D) Friendship