Lies
Who told the lies?
Who is Framton Nuttel? Describe him briefly.
One of the main characters of the story. He is a nervous man.
Who are Framton and Vera waiting for?
Mrs. Sappleton, Vera's aunt
What dog breed is the hunting dog?
Spaniel
What is the last event in the story?
When Vera makes up the story about Framton being chased by wild dogs.
What does the niece say happened to the men?
They never returned from a hunting trip.
Who is Ms. Sappleton?
Vera's aunt. The owner of the house with a French window.
When does Framton run away?
After the men get home.
The number of men on the hunting trip.
three
What is the climax of the story?
When Framton sees the men returning and runs away screaming.
Why, according to Vera, is Frampton afraid of dogs?
Why is Framton's sister mentioned?
Stayed in the area four years ago and sent Framton some letters of recommendation.
What does Framton talk to Mrs. Sappleton about?
His illnesses and the Doctor's orders.
The type of window that is open.
A large French window
What is the falling action of the story?
When the Sappletons discuss what happened to Framton.
When did the tragedy happen according to Vera?
3 years ago
Who is Mr. Sappleton? Why is he mentioned?
Mrs. Sappleton's husband. He's one of the men what went hunting.
Why do the Sappletons think that Framton ran away?
Vera lies about Framton being attacked by dogs.
What is romance?
Vera's specialty.
What is the rising action?
When Vera tells Framton the lie about the men never coming home and Framton making small talk with Mrs. Sappleton.
In India.
Who is Vera? Describe her briefly.
A self-possessed 15 year old girl.
What happens after Mrs. Sappleton exclaims that the men are home?
Vera looks across the lawn with dazed horror in her eyes.
What is "Bertie, why do you bound?"
The song/joke one of the brothers always made.
How does the point of view contribute to the story's tension, suspense, or surprise?
The limited point of view withholds the truth about the hunters from the reader. It isn't until after Framton runs away that the reader learns that Vera is a liar and she was just messing with him.