Chapter 13 -
The Open Window - Saki
1. Mr. Framton Nuttel was suffering from -
(a) heart disease (b) lung disease
(c) nerve disease (d) brain disease
Ans: (c)
2. When Mr. Framton Nuttel visited the house of Mrs. Sappleton, she -
(a) welcomed him when he entered (b) was absent
(c) went to snipe-shooting (d) with talking Vera was
Ans: (b)
3. Vera was the sister -
(a) daughter of Mrs. Sappleton (b) daughter of Mrs. Sappleton
(c) niece of Mrs. Sappleton (d) neighbour of Mrs. Sappleton
Ans: (c)
4. Mr. Framton brought the letter of introduction from -
(a) his sister (b) his doctor
(c) a clergyman (d) his niece
Ans: (a)
5. The niece of Mrs. Sappleton was -
(a) fourteen years old (b) fifteen years old
(c) sixteen years old (d) seventeen years old
Ans: (b)
6. Framton's sister used to live in the village -
(a) three years ago (b) four years ago
(c) five years ago (d) long ago
Ans: (b)
7. Framton Nuttel had come to the village -
(a) to visit the rectory (b) to take part in snipe-shooting
(c) to recover from health conditions (d) to meet Mrs. Sappleton
Ans: (c)
8. Why did Mr. Nuttel's sister give him the letters of introduction?
(a) Mr. Nuttel asked for those from her. (b) His sister thought Mr. Nuttel would feel worse without mixing with people.
(c) Mr. Nuttel felt helpless without having any known person in the village. (d) The doctors of Mr. Nuttel recommended for it.
Ans: (b)
9. Where did Mr. Nuttel's sister reside in the village?
(a) In a school hostel (b) In a manor house
(c) In the residence of the postmaster (d) In a rectory
Ans: (d)
10. Who accompanied Mr. Sappleton in his journey to the moor for snipe-shooting?
(a) His wife and brothers (b) His wife's brothers
(c) His wife's brother (d) His brother and wife
Ans: (c)
11. What was the colour of the spaniel that accompanied Mr. Sappleton in his snipe-shooting?
(a) White (b) Black
(c) Brown (d) Cream
Ans: (c)
14. Vera is the name of -
(a) Mrs. Sappleton (b) Mr. Nuttel's sister
(c) Mrs. Sappleton's sister (d) Mrs. Sappleton's niece
Ans: (d)
15. What is a 'French Window'?
(a) A window manufactured in France (b) A special window of circular shape
(c) A floor-length window that opens like a door (d) A window designed by a French engineer
Ans: (c)
16. Mr. Nuttel admitted to Vera, the niece of Mrs. Sappleton that -
(a) he knew some of the residents of the village. (b) he did not know anyone in the village.
(c) he had gone to meet a few acquaintances of his sister. (d) he knew Mrs. Sappleton from earlier days.
Ans: (b)
17. According to Vera the day on which Mr. Nuttel came to visit was -
(a) the anniversary of Mrs. Sappleton's tragedy (b) the marriage anniversary of Mrs. Sappleton
(c) the death anniversary of Mrs. Sappleton's husband (d) the birth anniversary of Mrs. Sappleton herself
Ans: (a)
18. Why did Mr. Sappleton go to the moor?
(a) To hunt rabbit (b) To search for his lost brother
(c) To hunt birds (d) To look for an absconder
Ans: (c)
19. What type of story is 'The Open Window'?
(a) A ghost story (b) A tragic story
(c) A supernatural story (d) A humorous story
Ans: (d)
20. According to Vera, the tragedy in Mrs. Sappleton's life occurred -
(a) three years ago (b) four years ago
(c) five years ago (d) long ago
Ans: (a)
