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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is Saki's actual or full name?
Henry Hugh Munro
Hector Hugh Munro
Harold Hugh Murray
Hugh Hector Murray
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the setting of 'The Open Window'?
England, 1950's
France, the countryside
England, the countryside
France, 1910's
- 3. Multiple Choice
During which month does the story take place?
November
December
February
October
- 4. Multiple Choice
Who is the protagonist of 'The Open Window'?
Vera
Mrs. Sappleton
Mr. Framton Nuttel
The little spaniel
- 5. Multiple Choice
Vera's name itself is an irony in the story because...
her name means 'faith' in Latin
Her name means 'truth' in Latin
Her name means 'justice' in Latin
Her name means 'story' in Latin
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why did Mr. Nuttel have to stay at Mrs. Sappleton's residence?
He was suffering from a nervous illness and had gone there to relax.
He had come on holiday and had nowhere else to stay.
He was lost and Mrs. Sappleton helped him find his way.
He was a friend of the Sappletons and was visiting them.
- 7. Multiple Choice
How old is Vera?
13
12
18
15
- 8. Multiple Choice
Who had arranged for Mr. Nuttel to stay at Mrs. Sappleton's house?
Mr. Nuttel's brother
Mr. Nuttel's sister
Mr. Nuttel's mother
Mr. Nuttel's friend
- 9. Multiple Choice
According to Vera's story, how many people had gone out to hunt through the French windows one afternoon?
2 men and 1 dog
5 men
3 men and 1 dog
3 men and 2 dogs
- 10. Multiple Choice
Who had gone out to hunt one afternoon through the French windows?
Mrs. Sappleton's husband, two young brothers, and a little dog
Mrs. Sappleton's three brothers and a little dog
Mrs. Sappleton's husband and a little dog
Mrs. Sappleton's brothers and a little dog
- 11. Multiple Choice
What had happened to the people who went hunting, according to Vera?
They had got lost in the woods and never returned.
They had drowned in a lake.
They had disappeared mysteriously.
They had got caught in a bog and drowned.
- 12. Multiple Choice
How was Mrs. Sappleton related to Vera?
She was Vera's mother.
She was Vera's older sister.
She was Vera's aunt.
She was Vera's cousin.
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is a bog?
an area filled with water in a forest
a swamp
an area with quicksand
an area of wet, muddy ground that is too soft to support a heavy body
- 14. Multiple Choice
Why does Mrs. Sappleton always keep the French windows open according to Vera?
She expects the men, who had gone hunting, to return.
She likes to let cold air in.
She likes the fresh air and breeze that comes in.
She likes to see what is happening outside.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of these is an example of irony in the story?
Mr. Nuttel comes to stay at a stranger's house.
Mr. Nuttel, who was suffering from a nervous illness, leaves the Sappletons' house in a worse condition.
Vera tells Mr. Nuttel a tragic tale.
Mr. Nuttel's anxious state of mind.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which song does one of the men in the hunting party sing?
"London Bridge is falling down"
"Bertie, why do you bound?"
"All Hayle to the Days"
"Now Fare Thee Well London"
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is Vera's reaction when the three of them see the hunting party returning?
She is as happy and excited as Mrs. Sappleton.
She is sad and dull.
She looks out horrified.
She shows no reaction at all.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Why does Framton Nuttel grab his belongings and exit in a hurry, when the hunting party returns?
He believes they are the ghosts of the deceased men.
He thinks that Mrs. Sappleton is insane.
He just did not want to be there anymore.
He decided to look for another place because there were too many people in the house.
- 19. Multiple Choice
What does Mrs. Sappleton remark about Mr. Nuttel's hasty exit?
She says that he was feeling unwell.
She says that he acted as though he had just seen a ghost.
She says that the conditions there were not favourable for him.
She blames it on his illness.
- 20. Multiple Choice
What does Vera tell Mr and Mrs. Sappleton when Mr. Nuttel leaves?
She said that he has a great fear of dogs.
She tells them the truth.
She says that Mr. Nuttel had a doctor's appointment to go to.
She says that he was afraid of being around so many people.
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