Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1. What was Framton Nuttel suffering from?
Answer
Framton Nuttel was suffering from nervous disorder and
excitement. The doctor advised him complete rest and relaxation
in the countryside.
Question 2. What did the girl do to break the silence
between the two?
Answer
Framton and the girl were quietly sitting for some time. Then the
girl asked if he was familiar with more people.
Question 3. What did Framton notice about host’s chief
concern?
Answer
Framton noticed that the host was turning her eyes constantly
towards the open window. She was giving very little attention to
his story of sickness. Her chief concern was to notice her
husband’s returning home.
Question 4. What did Framton inform about his familiarity
with the place?
Answer
Framton informed her that he hardly knew anyone in the
neighbourhood. He added that his sister stayed there about four
years ago.
Question 5. What tragedy had happened with Mrs.
Sappleton as told by the niece?
Answer
Mr. Sappleton and two brothers had gone for shooting one
October afternoon three years ago and had not returned as they
were engulfed in the bog, was told by her niece.
Question 6. Why did Framton rush out wildly?
Answer
Mr. Framton rushed out wildly because he was extremely scared
of the uncanny scene he had viewed. (perhaps of the ghost).
Question 7. Why was Mrs. Sappleton apologetic when she
met Framton?
Answer
Mrs. Sappleton was apologetic for being late in making her
appearance. As the visitor was new to the place, she realized her
delay might offend her guest.
Long Answer Type Questions
Question 1. The horror on the girls face made Framton
swing around in his seat. What did he see?
Answer
When Framton turned around, he saw in the deepening twilight
three figures walking across the lawn toward the window. They all
carried guns under their arms and one of them also had a white
coat hung over his shoulders. A tired brown spaniel kept close at
their heels. They neared the house noiselessly and then a hoarse
young voice said. “I say. Bertie, why do you bound?”
Question 2. Is this a mystery story? Give a reason for your
answer.
Answer
While explaining the mystery behind the open French window, the
events narrated by Mrs. Sappleton’s niece manage to create a
sense of foreboding. Later, when the three men approached the
open window, the reader (like Framton) can only logically
conclude that they were ghosts. Hence, One can say that this
story does contain elements of the mysteriousness.
Question 3. Imagination is a catalyst for doing common
good. Do you agree or disagree.
Answer
Dreams and imagination stimulates the creativity of a person.
Successful people have dreams and visionaries. They look like
common people but their attributes and approach make them
distinct. Vera also have strong imagination but instead of doing
any good, she had imprinted the mind of Framton, with her highly
imaginative haunted story. She was so convincing in her ghost
and dog story that both the listeners had believed her. Vera did
no good by her imagination, however, it only add creativity and
responsibility to her talent.
