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 nothing too tragic could happen here. He assumes nothing too tragic could happen here. 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 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. He assumes his sister would have told him about the aunt’s tragedy.

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Based on the context provided, the best response is: He assumes nothing too tragic could happen here. This assumption reflects Nuttel's belief in the calmness and charm often associated with rural settings, leading him to be unaware of the deeper, more tragic elements at play in the story.