“The Open Window” – Saki ​→​ Questions 1. On what anniversary does Framton visit 2. Why does Framton want to visit a series of Mrs. Sappleton? strangers? Mrs. Sappleton's wedding To cure a nerve anniversary condition The four year anniversary of the To hunt on their land hunting tragedy To find a wife The three year anniversary of the hunting tragedy 3. According to her niece, what tragedy has 4. How does Framton react to the surprise Mrs. Sappleton suffered? appearance? Her husband and sons were lost in a He faints bog He stays to celebrate
Her husband died in a hunting He bolts for the accident door Her husband and brothers were lost in a bog 5. What excuse does Vera offer for Nuttel's 6. Who is Bertie? poor behavior? Mrs. Sappleton's husband He saw a ghost The brown spaniel He was sick Mrs. Sappleton's younger brother
He was frightened by the dog
7. Discuss the importance of tradition in this story. 8. Explain whether or not Vera's joke is funny. 9. How might Nuttel's visit violate doctor's orders? 10. A symbol is a concrete object that represents an abstract idea, feeling or belief. What does the open window symbolize to Framton Nuttel? 11. Explain the following quote: "Romance at short was her specialty." Select the definition that most nearly defines the given word. 1. snipe 2. endeavors a long billed bird found in marshy to be gloomy, apathetic or sad areas a parish priest's house to make an effort to do or accomplish things to make an effort to do or accomplish expectations things 3. prospects 4. rectory a parish priest's house to be gloomy, apathetic or sad
expectations expectations to take little or no account
a parish priest's house 5. moping 6. discounting to be gloomy, apathetic or sad to be gloomy, apathetic or sad a long billed bird found in marshy a long billed bird found in marshy areas areas to make an effort to do or accomplish to take little or no account things