Setting Quick Check 5 of 55 of 5 Items Feature The Open Window 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. 1 of 2 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 his sister would have told him about the aunt’s tragedy. He assumes his sister would have told him about the aunt’s tragedy. He assumes the niece is a stranger to the area, like him. He assumes the niece is a stranger to the area, like him. He assumes a country tragedy will turn out to be charming and amusing. He assumes a country tragedy will turn out to be charming and amusing. He assumes nothing too tragic could happen here. He assumes nothing too tragic could happen here. Skip to navigation page 11 of 11

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In this moment, Nuttel primarily assumes that the niece is a stranger to the area, like him. This is reflected in his lack of familiarity with the local community and his reliance on the letters of introduction from his sister. The context indicates that he is unsure about the specifics of the aunt's life and circumstances, which suggests he hasn't had the opportunity to learn about the people in this setting. Therefore, the most fitting response is:

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