Open Window
When Mr. Nuttel sees the men approaching what does he do?
He runs away in horror.
How does Susan feel towards her heritage and background?
She wants to know more. She seems very proud.
What happens in the beginning of the story?
Jimmy Valentine is released from prison.
difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
elusive
physical or mental weakness.
infirmity
How does Mr. Nuttel know Mrs. Sappleton?
He doesn't know her. They are strangers to each other. His sister thought it would be a good idea for him to meet people.
What can we tell about Hamadi's character
He is very imaginative, not concerned with facts, kind, and wise.
What is the reason for Ben Price to watch Jimmy?
He wants to catch Jimmy breaking the law.
Holding the door for the old lady was very _______.
courteous
characteristic of or relating to men
masculine
According to Vera why does Mrs. Sappleton keep the window open?
Vera says that she keeps it open because she thinks her lost husband and brothers will walk through it one day.
Why does Susan ask Hamadi to come Christmas caroling?
She's bored with being with the same group all the time.
Why did Jimmy write a letter to his friend?
Jimmy wants to quit safecracking for good. He was going to give his tools to his friend.
The police are going to ______about your whereabouts on the night of the murder.
Inquire
very old or old-fashioned; out of date
archaic
According to Vera, what happened to Mrs. Sappleton's husband and brothers?
Engulfed in a bog.
What does Hamadi say about him not returning to his village?
"Remembrance is a form of meeting."
Why did Jimmy walk away after freeing the little girl from being trapped in the safe?
Jimmy though her would be revealed as a criminal after.
required by law or a rule; obligatory.
complusory
required by law or a rule; obligatory.
tedious
"The child was staring out through the open window with dazed horror in her eyes." What does this quote mean?
Vera is taking the trick on Frampton very seriously. She is acting.
Theme of Hamadi
We can learn a lot from people who are different.
Why did Ben let Jimmy go?
He sees Jimmy is using his skills for good, and he seems to be living an honest life now.
She’s an ______psychiatrist at the Harvard Medical School.
eminent
a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection.
"they met by _______"
conincidence