Veera's Story and Mr. Nuttal

Veera's Story and Mr. Nuttal

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The story 'The Open Window' by Saki revolves around Mr. Frampton Nuttel, a nervous man advised to relax in the countryside. He visits Mrs. Appleton, where her niece Vera tells him a fabricated story about a tragic hunting accident involving her aunt's husband and brothers. When the men supposedly return, Mr. Nuttel, believing them to be ghosts, flees in terror. Vera then concocts another story to explain his behavior.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the author of 'The Open Window'?

Charles Dickens

Mark Twain

Saki (H.H. Munro)

Jane Austen

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Mr. Nuttal advised to visit the countryside?

To write a book

To find a job

To calm his nerves

To meet new people

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mr. Nuttal's initial impression of the countryside?

It was boring

It was calming

It was exciting

It was dangerous

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What story did Veera tell Mr. Nuttal?

Her aunt was hosting a party

Her aunt's husband and brothers were lost in a hunting accident

Her aunt's family was on vacation

Her aunt was moving to a new house

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for leaving the French window open according to Veera?

To let fresh air in

To welcome the men back

To enjoy the view

To let the dog out

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Veera's story affect Mr. Nuttal?

It frightened him

It calmed him

It confused him

It made him laugh

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the anniversary mentioned in Veera's story?

The day the men went missing

A wedding anniversary

A birthday

A holiday

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