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5. The window was kept closed all the time.
6. Mr Frampton came in the recommendation of his brother.

D. Answer the following questions.

1. Why was the window open?

2. What tragedy did the niece spoke about?
3. Why did Mr Nuttel rush out of the house?

4. Were the three men ghost? Explain the ending of the story?
5. Why do you think the niece told such a story to Mr Frampton?

E. Answer these questions with reference to the context.

(1) “Then you know practically nothing about my aunt?”

1. What kind of a person was the speaker?
2. What did the speaker wish to ensure him?

3. What did the speaker disclose about her aunt?
(2) ‘‘Mrs Sappleton arrives and cheerfully talks about her husband and brothers returning

from a hunt, seemingly unaware of the tragic back story described by her niece. Her
casual conversation contrasts sharply with the earlier story.’’
1. How does Mrs Sappleton’s demeanor differ from the niece’s story?

2. How does Framton react to Mrs Sappleton’s family talk, and what does it reveal?

3. How does Mrs Sappleton’s expectation add to the dramatic irony?
4. What effect does the interaction between Framton and Mrs Sappleton have on the
story’s climax?

Spell It Right VOCABULARY Analytical Skills

Analogy

A. Complete each analogy with an appropriate word.

ocean, watch, pierce, head wear, paint, temperature, chicken, night, pupil, prey

1. Deer is to forest as dolphin is to .
2. Spoon is to stir as fork is to .

3. Pen is to write as brush is to .

4. Seed is to plant as egg is to .
5. Book is to read as movie is to .

6. Bear is to fish as eagle is to .

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