Comprehension Study Guide
1.
Why was Nuttel in the countryside?
2.
How does his lack of familiarity with the family contribute to the plausibility of the rising action?
3.
Describe the “great tragedy” that Vera relates to Mr. Nuttel.
4.
According to Vera, why does her aunt keep the window open?
5.
Why does Nuttel NOT question Mrs Sappleton about ‘the tragedy’ when she speaks about the
open window.
6.
Why does Nuttel leave so abruptly?
7.
How does Vera explain his frantic departure?
8.
Reread the story’s final line. Then restate it in your own words. What does it mean? Is the word
romance being used in a modern sense?
Focusing in Character Dialogue:
Vera’s Questions
Consider Character’s Names:
Framton Nuttel
Vera
How do Vera’s questions serve to advance the plot?
Significance