1. Why had Framton Nuttel come to the “rural retreat”?
1. Why had Framton Nuttel come to the “rural retreat”?
Explanation:
Framton Nuttel is experiencing anxiety and health concerns leading to a nervous breakdown. His physician suggests taking a break from urban living to recuperate. As a result, Framton travels to a "country retreat" to alleviate his neurosis in a tranquil rural setting.
2. Why had his sister given him letters of introduction to people living there?
2. Why had his sister given him letters of introduction to people living there?
Explanation:
Framton Nuttel, who was suffering from a nervous breakdown, was advised by his doctor to take a break from city life and spend some time in the countryside. However, as Nuttel was unfamiliar with the people of the nation state, his sister presented him a letter of introduction to the locals to help him feel less alone and isolated. Since Nuttel tended to talk less and became agitated easily, his sister hoped that the introduction would help him feel more comfortable. One of the letters of outline was addressed to Mrs. Sappleton.
3. What had happened in the Sappleton family as narrated by the niece?
3. What had happened in the Sappleton family as narrated by the niece?
Explanation:
The niece of Mrs. Sappleton narrated to Mr. Nuttle that 36 months ago, Mrs. Sappleton's partner and two younger brothers had gone for a hunting expedition, but unfortunately, they did not return. While crossing the bog to reach their favorite hunting spot, they got swallowed in a treacherous marshland. That summer was extremely damp, and even the previously safe terrain had given way without any notice. Despite numerous efforts, their bodies were never recovered.
4. What did Mrs. Sappleton say about the open window?
4. What did Mrs. Sappleton say about the open window?
Explanation:
Mrs. Sappleton mentioned in passing that her husband and two younger brothers would be returning home through the open window. She left before it got too dark and hoped that Mr. Nuttel wouldn't have any trouble leaving the windows open.
5. The horror on the girl’s face made Framton swing around in his seat. What did he see?
5. The horror on the girl’s face made Framton swing around in his seat. What did he see?
Explanation:
Vera informed Mr. Nuttle that Mrs. Sappleton's husband and two younger brothers had disappeared three years ago. Upon seeing the outline of three men and a dog in the dim light, Frampton became convinced that they were the ghosts of the missing men and made a frenzied dash towards them.
6. Why did Framton rush out wildly?
6. Why did Framton rush out wildly?
Explanation:
Vera informed Mr. Nuttle that Mrs. Sappleton's husband and two younger brothers had disappeared three years ago. Upon seeing the outlines of three figures carrying guns and accompanied by a dog in the distance, Frampton became convinced that they were the ghosts of the missing men and panicked, running towards them in terror.
7. What was the girl’s explanation for his lightning exit?
7. What was the girl’s explanation for his lightning exit?
Explanation:
The young girl enlightened that Framton left the bright room abruptly due to the presence of the spaniel, and added that Nuttel had confided to her that he disliked dogs. She further recounted a story about Nuttel being pursued by a pack of hounds to a graveyard on the banks of the Ganges, where he had to devote the night in a freshly tunnelled grave, while the dogs growled, barked and foamed above him. Therefore, as soon as he heard the dogs barking outside, he quickly fled from the room.
8. Is this a mystery story? Give a reason for your answer.
8. Is this a mystery story? Give a reason for your answer.
Explanation:
Despite the fact elucidating the reason behind the open patio door, the niece of Mrs. Sappleton weaves a tale with a touch of mystery. When three armed men accompanied by a dog appeared in front of him, Frampton was taken aback and assumed that he was witnessing a ghost. Thus, it can be concluded that the short story "The Open Window" comprises countless mysterious elements.
9. You are familiar with the ‘irony’ of the situation in a story. (Remember the cop and the Anthem in Class VII Supplementary Reader!) Which situations in ‘The Open Window’ are good examples of the use of irony?
9. You are familiar with the ‘irony’ of the situation in a story. (Remember the cop and the Anthem in Class VII Supplementary Reader!) Which situations in ‘The Open Window’ are good examples of the use of irony?
Explanation:
Irony is when the outcome of a situation is different from what is expected. In "The Open Window," Framton Nuttel goes to the countryside to find peace and relaxation to help with his neurosis. However, Mrs. Sappleton's niece plays a prank on him, and he becomes so frightened that he leaves in a hurry. He mistakenly believes that Mrs. Sappleton's husband and brothers, who went hunting and never returned, are ghosts haunting the house. This turn of events is an example of situational irony.
10. Which phrases/sentences in the text do you find difficult to understand? Select a few and guess the meaning of each. Rewrite a simple paraphrase of each.
10. Which phrases/sentences in the text do you find difficult to understand? Select a few and guess the meaning of each. Rewrite a simple paraphrase of each.
Explanation:
Masculine habitation – This means that some men lived in the room.
Bertie, why do you leap –
The term "bound" refers to leap or jump. Nevertheless in the story, it is used to refer to Ronnie, Mrs. Sappleton's younger brother, and often said to scare him.
Entered the attractive society - Denotes to charming or attractive people.
