The Open Window

Question

by H. H. Munro (Saki)

“Do you know many of the people round here?” asked the niece, when she judged that they had had sufficient silent communion.

“Hardly a soul,” said Framton. “My sister was staying here, at the rectory, you know, some four years ago, and she gave me letters of introduction to some of the people here.”

He made the last statement in a tone of distinct regret.

“Then you know practically nothing about my aunt?” pursued the self-possessed young lady.

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Question
Use the excerpt from H. H. Munro’s story “The Open Window” to answer the question.

What does the underlined sentence in the excerpt suggest about Framton’s character?

(1 point)
Responses

It suggests that Framton lacks courage in new situations.
It suggests that Framton lacks courage in new situations.

It tells how Framton could be easily irritated by others.
It tells how Framton could be easily irritated by others.

It suggests that Framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness.
It suggests that Framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness.

It suggests that Framton is unfamiliar with his surroundings.

Answer 1

The underlined sentence, "He made the last statement in a tone of distinct regret," suggests that Framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness. This tone indicates an awareness of his social situation and his inability to connect with the people around him, which can contribute to self-consciousness in social interactions. Therefore, the most accurate response is:

It suggests that Framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness.