Nuttel assumes nothing too tragic could happen here. This assumption is reflected in the overall tone of the story, where the rural setting and the lighthearted interactions suggest a contrast to any potential tragedy.
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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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 his sister would have told him about the aunt’s tragedy.
He assumes his sister would have told him about the aunt’s tragedy.
He assumes the niece is a stranger to the area, like him.
He assumes the niece is a stranger to the area, like him.
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