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4. How does Framton Nuttel react when he sees figures approaching the open
window?
(a) He calmly greets them and introduces himself.

(b) He becomes excited and rushes to meet them outside.
(c) He panics and rushes out of the house in fear.

5. What is the ultimate revelation about the story Vera told?
(a) The story is actually a well-known local legend.

(b) Vera’s aunt had made up the story to entertain guests.

(c) The story is entirely fictional, and the family members are alive.

B. Answer the questions briefly.

1. Why does Framton Nuttel visit the Sappletons’ house?

2. How does Vera describe her aunt’s attitude towards leaving the window open?

3. What details does Vera provide about the supposed tragedy in her story?

4. How does Framton Nuttel react when he sees figures approaching the open
window?

5. How does Mrs. Sappleton react to Framton Nuttel’s sudden departure?

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C. Think and Answer.

1. Analyse the role of Vera in the story. How does she use her storytelling ability
to manipulate Framton Nuttel’s emotions and perceptions?

2. Framton Nuttel’s hasty departure from the Sappletons’ house is a pivotal
moment. What does his reaction reveal about his character?

D. Answer these questions with reference to context.

1. In the deepening twilight three figures were walking across the lawn towards
the window, they all carried guns under their arms, and one of them was
additionally burdened with a white coat hung over his shoulders.

(a) Describe the appearance of the three figures approaching the window in
the story.

(b) What details suggest that the figures walking towards the window are
likely to be the members of Mrs. Sappleton’s family?

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