Sample Questions

Which of the following best describes what happens in the story?

1. A young man visits his aunt and tells her about a recent tragedy.
2. A young girl amuses her family by telling them scary stories.
3. A young girl makes up a story and frightens a nervous visitor.
4. A family plays a trick on a young man from out of town.

The correct answer is: C

The narrator describes the niece as a "self-possessed young lady." This means the niece is

1. confident and in control
2. very imaginative
3. well dressed and polite
4. very talkative

The correct answer is: A

Why does Framton Nuttel visit the countryside?

1. To cure his nervous condition
2. To take a tour of the area
3. To meet his sister's friends
4. To visit his aunt, Mrs. Sappleton

The correct answer is: A

Question 4 of 5 :

The narrator says Framton has the delusion that total strangers are interested in his nervous condition. This means Framton

1. has a common illness related to his nerves
2. is worried about what people think of him
3. dreams that he is constantly being watched
4. has a mistaken idea about how others view him

The correct answer is: D

Question 5 of 5 :

What is the main strategy the author uses in the story?

1. He creates conflict among the important characters.
2. He adds romance to the relationship between the two main characters.
3. He withholds information from the reader until the story's conclusion.
4. He creates suspense by disguising the identity of a character.

The correct answer is: C