Use the excerpt from the story “The Open Window” to answer the question.

What assumption does Nuttel make about the setting in this moment?

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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.

1 answer

In the context of the story "The Open Window," the most accurate assumption that Nuttel makes about the setting is:

He assumes nothing too tragic could happen here.

This reflects his perspective and the overall tone of the setting as he attempts to find comfort in it, particularly since he is seeking a remedy for his nerves in a rural area.