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?
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Responses which answer is correct and why
It suggests that Framton is unfamiliar with his surroundings.
It suggests that Framton is unfamiliar with his surroundings.
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.
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The correct response is:
It suggests that Framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness.
This interpretation is supported by the tone of "distinct regret" he uses when discussing his knowledge of the local people. Framton's reluctance to engage further and his focus on his sister's past connections indicate that he feels somewhat out of place and may be uneasy about forming new relationships, which aligns with the idea of him being self-conscious about his shyness.
