The underlined sentence in the excerpt suggests that Framton lacks courage in new situations. This is indicated by his tone of distinct regret when discussing his limited connections to the people in the area, which implies that he may feel uncomfortable or anxious about his lack of familiarity with his surroundings.
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 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
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.
It suggests that Framton lacks courage in new situations.
It suggests that Framton lacks courage in new situations.
It suggests that Framton is unfamiliar with his surroundings.
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