The Open Window" by Saki Quiz
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What is the age of the self-possessed young lady?

  • Fourteen
  • Seventeen
  • Sixteen
  • Fifteen (correct)

What was the purpose of Framton Nuttel's visit to the rural retreat?

  • To visit his sister's friends
  • To meet Mrs. Sappleton
  • To calm his nerves (correct)
  • To enjoy a peaceful vacation

Why did Framton's sister give him letters of introduction?

  • To help him socialize in the rural retreat (correct)
  • To get him involved in community events
  • To assist him in finding a job
  • To ensure he had company during his visit

What did Framton know about Mrs. Sappleton before the visit?

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What did the self-possessed young lady imply about Mrs. Sappleton's tragedy?

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What was Framton's initial reaction to the mention of Mrs. Sappleton's tragedy?

<p>Tragedies seemed out of place in the restful country spot (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Framton feel about the formal visits to total strangers?

<p>He doubted whether they would help calm his nerves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the letters of introduction given by Framton's sister?

<p>To help Framton make connections in the area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the self-possessed young lady perceive Framton's knowledge about her aunt?

<p>He practically knew nothing about her aunt (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Framton's sister predict about his behavior during the visit?

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What happened to the aunt's husband and brothers three years ago?

<p>They got trapped in a treacherous bog and never returned (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the aunt keep the window open every evening till dusk?

<p>She hopes that her husband and brothers will return someday (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Framton announce that the doctors had ordered him complete rest and avoidance of mental excitement?

<p>To steer the conversation away from the tragic topic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Mrs. Sappleton's reaction when Framton announced his health condition?

<p>She barely stifled a yawn (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Framton react when he saw the figures walking across the lawn?

<p>He grabbed his stick and hat and made a headlong retreat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the niece say about Mr. Nuttel's reaction to the spaniel?

<p>He had a horror of dogs and bolted out when he saw the spaniel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the aunt's husband and brothers enter through the window?

<p>To avoid making a mess of the carpets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the niece say about Mr. Nuttel's experience with dogs along the Ganges?

<p>He was once chased into a cemetery by a pack of vicious dogs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the aunt's specialty according to the text?

<p>Romance at short notice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Framton find the situation 'purely horrible'?

<p>Due to the distracted behavior of his hostess and the unexpected arrival of the figures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Age of the young lady

The self-possessed young lady is fifteen years old.

Framton's purpose

Framton Nuttel visited the rural retreat to calm his nerves.

Letters of introduction

Framton's sister gave him letters to help socialize.

Framton's knowledge of Mrs. Sappleton

Framton knew only her name and address before visiting.

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Tragedy mentioned by the young lady

The young lady implied Mrs. Sappleton's tragedy happened after her sister's visit.

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Framton's reaction to tragedy

Framton thought tragedies seemed out of place in the countryside.

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Framton's doubts

He doubted that formal visits would calm his nerves.

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Purpose of sister's letters

The letters aimed to help Framton make local connections.

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Niece's perception of Framton

The young lady felt Framton knew practically nothing about her aunt.

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Sister's prediction

Framton's sister predicted he would isolate himself during the visit.

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Aunt's tragic event

The aunt's husband and brothers got trapped in a bog three years ago.

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Aunt's open window

She hopes her husband and brothers will return by keeping the window open.

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Framton's health excuse

He claimed doctors ordered him rest and to avoid mental excitement.

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Mrs. Sappleton's reaction

Mrs. Sappleton barely stifled a yawn when Framton talked about his health.

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Framton's escape

He fled after seeing figures walking across the lawn.

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Niece's comment on dogs

She mentioned Framton bolted out because he had a horror of dogs.

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Entrance through the window

The aunt's husband and brothers entered through the window to avoid mess.

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Framton's dog experience

He was chased by a pack of dogs near the Ganges.

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Aunt's specialty

According to the text, Mrs. Sappleton specializes in 'romance at short notice.'

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Framton's feelings about the situation

Framton found the situation 'purely horrible' due to his hostess's behavior.

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Study Notes

The Visit to the Rural Retreat

  • Framton Nuttel's sister gave him letters of introduction to help him make acquaintances during his rural retreat.

Framton's Knowledge of Mrs. Sappleton

  • Framton knew nothing about Mrs. Sappleton before his visit, except that she was his hostess.

Mrs. Sappleton's Tragedy

  • Mrs. Sappleton's tragedy was that her husband and brothers drowned in a bog three years ago.
  • The self-possessed young lady implied that Mrs. Sappleton was haunted by the tragedy.

Framton's Reaction to the Tragedy

  • Framton was initially startled and uncomfortable when told about Mrs. Sappleton's tragedy.

The Letters of Introduction

  • The letters of introduction were meant to serve as a formal introduction to society, but Framton's sister predicted that he would not fit in.

Framton's Health Condition

  • Framton announced that doctors had ordered him complete rest and avoidance of mental excitement, but this was likely an excuse to avoid social interactions.

The Unexpected Events

  • Framton saw the figures of Mrs. Sappleton's husband and brothers walking across the lawn, which frightened him.
  • The niece explained that the men were walking towards the window, which was left open every evening till dusk in the hopes that they would return.

The Aunt's Specialty

  • Mrs. Sappleton's specialty was that she kept the window open every evening, expecting her husband and brothers to return.

Framton's Experience

  • Framton found the situation "purely horrible" due to the eerie atmosphere and his own fear of the mysterious events.

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