1. Look up the meaning of the name Vera.  How might Saki's choice of this be considered verbal irony?

Vera means truth this makes amusing irony because Vera lied and made up stories and told them to her aunt and Framton.

2.  In what ways is the story's last line ironic?

The last line is ironic because Mrs. Sappleton was not really crazy and that Vera was just telling stories.

3.  Find two other ironic statements in the story.

Mrs. Sappleton said they had sufficient silent communion. In the beginning of the story the narrortator said that Vera was self-possesed or mature but she told fake stories to scare Framton which was immature.

4. What is the point of view in the story? How does the point of view create irony?

The point of view makes irony because from Framtons point of view changes the feeling even though there is nothing to be afraid of.

5. Identify important character traits of Framton Nuttel and Vera. What action and lines of dialogue  are the most important in the development of their characters?

 Framton Nuttel is gullable and he is worn out form work and he talks about himself when no one cares.

"The doctors agree in ordering me complete rest, an absence of mental excitement, and avoidance of anything in the nature of violent physical exercise," announced Framton, who labored under the tolerably widespread delusion that total strangers and chance acquaintances are hungry for the least detail of one's ailments and infirmities, their cause and cure. "On the matter of diet they are not so much in agreement," he continued. 

 Vera is smart and acts older than she really is.

"My aunt will be down presently, Mr. Nuttel," said a very self-possessed young lady of fifteen; "in the meantime you must try and put up with me."