illustration of a young girl looking out a window at ghostly figures

The Open Window

by Saki

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The Open Window Overview Quiz

Nervous hypochondriac Framton Nuttel takes to the countryside to calm his frayed nerves. Little does he know the terror that awaits him... How much do you know about Saki's famous short story? Take "The Open Window" overview quiz from eNotes to find out. Contains five questions about the details of this psychological tale.

  1. Why does Vera say Nuttel fled their home?

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  2. Why has Framton Nuttel come to the country?

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  3. According to Vera, what has become of Mrs. Sappleton's husband and two younger brothers?

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  4. What do Vera, Mrs. Sappleton and Nuttel see out of the window?

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  5. Why is the window open?

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