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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which line from the story is an example of foreshadowing?
A “My sister was staying here some four years ago, and she gave me letters of introduction to some of the
people here.”
B He was wondering whether Mrs. Sappleton was in the married or widowed state.
C “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—“
D It was a relief to Frampton when the aunt bustled into the room with a whirl of apologies for being late in
making her appearance.
- 2. Multiple Choice
The author uses dialogue to
A foreshadow the outcome of events.
B to define symbols of love and support.
C to help the characters hide their feelings.
D to portray the personalities of the characters.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Based on the last two paragraphs of the story, the reader can infer that —
A Mrs. Sappleton’s husband is angry about Mr. Nuttel’s quick departure
B Mr. Nuttel was so scared of dogs that he left the house very quickly
C Vera’s stories have deceived both Mr. Nuttel and her whole family
D Mrs. Sappleton doesn’t really know why Mr. Nuttel left so quickly
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which is the best way to show on a note card how Vera solves the problem she has caused by telling Mr. Nuttel the story about the hunters?
A. Vera tells story ------> goes outside to be alone
B. Vera tells story -----> makes up another story
C. Vera tells story ------> introduces the hunters
D. Vera tells story-----> apologizes to her aunt
- 5. Multiple Choice
When she tells her aunt and uncle about Framton's fear of dogs, it becomes clear that Vera
Will continue to tell made-up stories to amuse herself
Feels bad about deceiving Framton and wants to make it up to him
Strongly dislikes Framton and never wants to see him again
- 6. Multiple Choice
In "The Open Window," what can you infer about the niece based on the description, “a very self-possessed young lady of 15,” and her comment to Framton that,
“you must try and put up with me”?
she is confident and eccentric
she is timid and shy
she is angry and evil
she is self conscious and sad
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why is it important to the plot that Vera meets with Mr. Nuttel before her aunt comes into the room?
A Mr. Nuttel needs to learn about his hostess.
B Vera wants to keep her aunt from being upset.
C Vera’s aunt knows the truth about the hunters.
D Being around many people is Mr. Nuttel’s problem
- 8. Multiple Choice
In "The Open Window," the audience knows that Framton is ailed with what? What type of irony is this?
nervousness and situational
stomach ulcers and dramatic
nervousness and dramatic
stomach ulcers and situational
- 9. Multiple Choice
In "The Open Window," how does Vera’s narration of the events from the hunting trip help build suspense?
It creates suspense by portraying the three men as wandering spirits who continue to haunt the countryside.
It creates suspense by hinting at the possibility of someone or something entering through the window later in the story.
It creates suspense by coming to an abrupt end before Vera is able to explain what supposedly happened to the three men out on the moor.
It creates suspense by exhibiting minor inconsistencies, which suggest that Vera, for some unknown reason, is lying to Mr. Nuttel.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Based on what she says in the passage, Vera wants people to think she is
A. smart and funny.
B gentle and helpful.
C amusing and entertaining.
D knowledgeable and mature.
- 11. Multiple Choice
In "The Open Window," Mrs Sappleton saying, "One would think he had seen a ghost," Is an example of what?
dramatic irony
situational irony
verbal irony
anecdote
- 12. Multiple Choice
In "The Open Window," the reader knows that Framton suffers from a nervous disorder but Vera and her family do not this is an example of what?
Oxymoron
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
- 13. Multiple Choice
In "The Open Window," the men returning from the shooting after Vera gave her story to Mr Framton is an example of what?
Dramatic Irony
Fan Fiction
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
- 14. Multiple Choice
How does Vera decide that she can trick Frampton?
he doesn't know her aunt very well
he is new in town
he looks nervous
he is a man
- 15. Multiple Choice
Why is Mrs. Sappleton surprised by Frampton's behavior?
she thought he was cured
she offered for him to use her bathroom
she doesn't know about Vera's story
she thought he had a crush on her
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which sentence best supports the idea that Vera makes up stories?
A. “In the meantime you must try and put up with me.”
B. She broke off with a little shudder.
C. Romance on short notice was her specialty.
D. “That was the dreadful part of it.”
- 17. Multiple Choice
What two ways does Saki use tone in the story?
humor/happiness
sadness/horror
horror/humor
serious/happy
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following evidence suggests that Vera is manipulative?She entertains him while they are waiting for his auntShe lies to Mr. Nuttel about deaths in her familyShe talks about her family's hunting tripSaki describes her as "self-posessed"
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which is most likely the cause of conflict in the passage?
A. Mr. Sappleton’s pack of dogs
B. Mrs. Sappleton’s grief
C. Mr. Nuttel’s illness
D. Vera’s stories
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which set of notes best represents the accurate sequence of events on the
passage?
A. Mr. Nuttel meets the Sappleton family. Vera lies to Mr. Nuttel. The dogs scare Mr. Nuttel. Mr. Nuttel thinks Vera is terrible. Mr. Nuttel decides to visit other friends.
B. Mrs. Sappleton invites Mr. Nuttel to visit. The hunters come home. Vera introduces the family to Mr. Nuttel. Mr. Sappleton dislikes Mr. Nuttel. Mr. Nuttel decides to go home.
C. Mr. Nuttel meets Vera. Vera tells him about the hunting tragedy. The hunters return. Mr. Nuttel flees. Vera tells about Mr. Nuttel’s fear of dogs.
D. Vera is asked to entertain Mr. Nuttel. Mr. Nuttel enjoys hearing about the hunting. Mrs. Sappleton helps Mr. Nuttel feel comfortable. Vera introduces her uncles to Mr. Nuttel. Mr. Nuttel leaves because he is afraid of the dogs.
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