Use the story “The Open Window” to answer the question. Why is it important that Vera is familiar with the setting and Nuttel is not? (1 point) Responses Her familiarity gives her knowledge and insight into horrible family secrets; Nuttel’s unfamiliarity makes him receive this new information with horror. Her familiarity gives her knowledge and insight into horrible family secrets; Nuttel’s unfamiliarity makes him receive this new information with horror. Her familiarity allows her to invent an otherworldly explanation for events she can easily predict; Nuttel’s unfamiliarity makes him believe this as truth. Her familiarity allows her to invent an otherworldly explanation for events she can easily predict; Nuttel’s unfamiliarity makes him believe this as truth. Her familiarity allows her to wait by the window for a prearranged signal with her uncle; Nuttel’s unfamiliarity keeps him from noticing it. Her familiarity allows her to wait by the window for a prearranged signal with her uncle; Nuttel’s unfamiliarity keeps him from noticing it. Her familiarity allows her to know exactly when her aunt’s family will be returning; Nuttel is surprised by their return.

Answer 1

The correct response is: Her familiarity allows her to invent an otherworldly explanation for events she can easily predict; Nuttel’s unfamiliarity makes him believe this as truth.

In "The Open Window," Vera’s knowledge of the setting and the family’s background allows her to craft a convincing story about the supposed tragedy that befell her family. Nuttel, being unfamiliar with the setting and the family dynamics, is easily deceived by her tale, which ultimately leads to his misinterpretation of the events that unfold.