Question

Use the excerpt from the story “The Open Window” to answer the question.

What assumption does Nuttel make about the setting in this moment?

(1 point)
Responses

He assumes the niece is a stranger to the area, like him.

Answer 1

He assumes nothing too tragic could happen here.

Setting Quick Check

1. Which best describes the setting at the beginning of the story? Select the correct answers from the lists.
The setting of the story is a PARK in the EARLY PART OF THE EVENING

2. Which phrases give a sense of the time of day? Select the two correct answers.
faint moonlight / half-light

3. How does the setting influence Mr. Nuttel’s expectations about the interaction he is about to have?
He does not expect the visit among strangers to have much value.

4. How does the room shape Nuttel’s assumptions about the strangers who live here?
He assumes Mrs. Sappleton must either be married or widowed.

5. What assumption does Nuttel make about the setting in this moment?
He assumes nothing too tragic could happen here.

Goodluck!! ( •̀ ω •́ )✧

Answer 2

In this moment, Nuttel assumes that the niece is a stranger to the area, like him. This assumption is likely based on their interaction and the fact that he is visiting a place where he does not know anyone. He may also believe that she is unfamiliar with the local happenings and context.