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Questions and Answers unit 6
Selected and Short Response
ANALYZE CRAFT AND STRUCTURE/CONVENTIONS AND
STYLE
"The Open Window," Saki
Read the following short story. Then, answer the question(s).
(1) "My aunt will be down presently, Mr. Nuttel," said a very self-possessed
young lady of fifteen; "in the meantime you must try and put up with me."
(2) Framton Nuttel endeavored to say the correct something, which should
duly flatter the niece of the moment without unduly discounting the aunt
that was to come. Privately he doubted more than ever whether these formal
visits on a succession of total strangers would do much towards helping the
nerve cure, which he was supposed to be undergoing.
(3) "I know how it will be," his sister had said when he was preparing to
migrate to this rural retreat; "you will bury yourself down there and not
speak to a living soul, and your nerves will be worse than ever from moping.
I shall just give you letters of introduc - correct answers✅✅.
-shooting Snipe are wading birds hunted for sport.
1. Which of the following is true about the narrator of the main story in "The
Open Window"?
a.
The narrator is a character in the story who tells the story from a subjective
point of view, sharing his or her own thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
b.
The narrator is a character in the story who tells the story from an objective
point of view, without commentary or opinions.
c.
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The narrator is not a character in the story but still focuses for most of the
story on one character's thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
d.
The narrator is not a character in the story and tells the story from an
objective point of view, without commentary or opinions. - correct
answers✅✅.
2. Identify the point of view used in the main story of "The Open Window":
first-person, third-person omniscient, third-person limited, or a point of view
that shifts from one to another. Then, explain specific changes you would
make to the story to alter the point of view. - correct answers✅✅.
3. The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A Read the following three quotations from the story.
"Then you know practically nothing about my aunt?" pursued the self-
possessed young lady. (paragraph 8)
"You may wonder why we keep that window wide open on an October
afternoon," said the niece, indicating a large French window that opened on
to a lawn. (paragraph 12)
She broke off with a little shudder. (paragraph 15)
What conclusions can you most logically draw about Vera from these
quotations and the context of the story?
a.
She is a clever and convincing storyteller.
b.
She is a nosy busybody, inclined to gossip.
c.
She is high strung and emotionally immature.
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d.
She is mentally unbalanced, suffering delusions.
Part B Based on the answer to Part A and the context of the story, what
conclusion can you most logically draw about Vera's reasons for acting as
she does?
a.
She malic - correct answers✅✅.
4. The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A Which of the following answer choices best states one theme of the
story?
a.
Appearances do not always reflect reality.
b.
Social classes divide people into adversarial groups.
c.
The miraculous can happen when one least expects it.
d.
Lies and deception usually lead to destruction.
Part B Which description of a character in the story best reveals the theme
identified in Part A?
a.
Vera's imagination allows her to make the hunters' innocent homecoming
and Framton's panicked exit seem to be something they are not.
b.
STRUCTURE/CONVENTIONS AND STYLE
Questions and Answers unit 6
Selected and Short Response
ANALYZE CRAFT AND STRUCTURE/CONVENTIONS AND
STYLE
"The Open Window," Saki
Read the following short story. Then, answer the question(s).
(1) "My aunt will be down presently, Mr. Nuttel," said a very self-possessed
young lady of fifteen; "in the meantime you must try and put up with me."
(2) Framton Nuttel endeavored to say the correct something, which should
duly flatter the niece of the moment without unduly discounting the aunt
that was to come. Privately he doubted more than ever whether these formal
visits on a succession of total strangers would do much towards helping the
nerve cure, which he was supposed to be undergoing.
(3) "I know how it will be," his sister had said when he was preparing to
migrate to this rural retreat; "you will bury yourself down there and not
speak to a living soul, and your nerves will be worse than ever from moping.
I shall just give you letters of introduc - correct answers✅✅.
-shooting Snipe are wading birds hunted for sport.
1. Which of the following is true about the narrator of the main story in "The
Open Window"?
a.
The narrator is a character in the story who tells the story from a subjective
point of view, sharing his or her own thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
b.
The narrator is a character in the story who tells the story from an objective
point of view, without commentary or opinions.
c.
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STRUCTURE/CONVENTIONS AND STYLE
Questions and Answers unit 6
The narrator is not a character in the story but still focuses for most of the
story on one character's thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
d.
The narrator is not a character in the story and tells the story from an
objective point of view, without commentary or opinions. - correct
answers✅✅.
2. Identify the point of view used in the main story of "The Open Window":
first-person, third-person omniscient, third-person limited, or a point of view
that shifts from one to another. Then, explain specific changes you would
make to the story to alter the point of view. - correct answers✅✅.
3. The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A Read the following three quotations from the story.
"Then you know practically nothing about my aunt?" pursued the self-
possessed young lady. (paragraph 8)
"You may wonder why we keep that window wide open on an October
afternoon," said the niece, indicating a large French window that opened on
to a lawn. (paragraph 12)
She broke off with a little shudder. (paragraph 15)
What conclusions can you most logically draw about Vera from these
quotations and the context of the story?
a.
She is a clever and convincing storyteller.
b.
She is a nosy busybody, inclined to gossip.
c.
She is high strung and emotionally immature.
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d.
She is mentally unbalanced, suffering delusions.
Part B Based on the answer to Part A and the context of the story, what
conclusion can you most logically draw about Vera's reasons for acting as
she does?
a.
She malic - correct answers✅✅.
4. The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A Which of the following answer choices best states one theme of the
story?
a.
Appearances do not always reflect reality.
b.
Social classes divide people into adversarial groups.
c.
The miraculous can happen when one least expects it.
d.
Lies and deception usually lead to destruction.
Part B Which description of a character in the story best reveals the theme
identified in Part A?
a.
Vera's imagination allows her to make the hunters' innocent homecoming
and Framton's panicked exit seem to be something they are not.
b.
