The best response is:
He assumes nothing too tragic could happen here.
This choice highlights Nuttel's belief that the setting is safe or benign, which becomes relevant as the story unfolds.
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.
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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 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.
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 his sister would have told him about the aunt’s tragedy.
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