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Reading comprehension for the short story, "The Open Window."
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1
According to Vera, the hunting tragedy occurred during what season?
Spring
Winter
Summer
Fall
2
According to Vera, where did Framton hide from the attacking dogs?
In the bog
In the house
In the car
In a grave
3
What does the hunting party hunt?
Deer
Snipe
Duck
Chicken
4
What best describes Framton's relationship with Mrs. Sappleton?
Enemies
Close relatives
Close friends
Barely acquaintances
5
According to Vera, what tragedy befell Mrs. Sappleton?
She lost her son in a hunting accident.
She lost her husband in a hunting accident.
She lost her mother in a hunting accident.
She lost her niece in a hunting accident.
6
How does Ronnie tease his sister?
by singing
By pulling her hair
By hiding her tea set
By leaving the window open
7
For whom does Mrs. Sappleton leave the window open?
The hunting party
The postman
Framton
Her sister
8
Where did Framton's sister use to work?
The rectory
The library
The grocery store
The hospital
9
What does Mrs. Sappleton hope will arrive in the winter?
A new coat
Ducks
Her husband
Snow
10
"According to Vera, how many years ago did the "great tragedy" occur?
3
4
2
1
11
Why is Framton visiting the country?
To cure his nerves
To hunt
To sell stories
To become a priest
12
Who introduces Saki to Mrs. Sappleton?
His mother
Vera
His sister
His brother
13
"The Open Window" takes place in the following location:
The country
The city
The opera
The schoolhouse
14
Who is Vera's aunt?
Mrs. Sappleton
Frances Nuttel
Liza Nuttel
Olive Nuttel
15
According to Vera, Saki has a phobia of what?
Dogs
Ghosts
Guns
Windows
16
Saki is the pen name for whom?
H.H. Munro
L.L. Munro
M.O. Munro
J.K. Munro
17
Why does Framton flee from the house?
He is afraid of the hunting dog.
He believes he has seen a ghost.
He forgot his medicine at home.
He is embarrassed.
18
Who does Framton nearly collide with as he flees the house?
Mr. Sappleton
Vera
A cyclist
Ronnie
19
According to Vera, where are the bodies of the drowned hunting party?
Buried under the open window
Buried in a nearby cemetary
Buried in Mrs. Sappleton's front yard
They were never found.
20
Who is NOT a part of the hunting party?
Mr. Sappleton
Ronnie
Mrs. Sappleton's brother
Framton
21
What does Mrs. Sappleton and Framton NOT discuss during their visit?
Hunting season
Framton's sister
Framton's diet
Muddy shoes
22
What kind of dog do the men take hunting with them?
Bulldog
Greyhound
Spaniel
Pitbull
23
How old is Vera?
14
12
15
13
24
Who does Framton speak with when he first enters the house?
Mr. Sappleton
Ronnie
Vera
Mrs. Sappleton
25
What does Saki mock in this story?
Children
Girls
Animals
Edwardian Society
