Why had Framton Nuttel come to the “rural retreat”?
Why had his sister given him letters of introduction to people living there?
What had happened in the Sappleton family as narrated by the niece?
What did Mrs. Sappleton say about the open window?
The horror on the girl’s face made Framton swing around in his seat. What did he see?
Why did Framton rush out wildly?
What was the girl’s explanation for his lightning exit?
Is this a mystery story? Give a reason for your answer.
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?
What 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.
