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 the story “The Open Window” to answer the question.

How does the setting of the room momentarily shift when the aunt enters?

(1 point)
Responses

It seems to become less creepy and more dynamic.
It seems to become less creepy and more dynamic.

It seems to spin with her movements.
It seems to spin with her movements.

It seems to darken into a deeper tragedy.
It seems to darken into a deeper tragedy.

It seems to remind Nuttel of his own home and sister.

Answer 1

The correct response is: It seems to become less creepy and more dynamic.

When the aunt enters, her presence and demeanor likely shift the atmosphere in the room, making it feel less eerie and more lively.