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

Question

How does the setting influence Mr. Nuttel’s expectations about the interaction he is about to have?

(1 point)
Responses

He does not expect the visit among strangers to have much value.
He does not expect the visit among strangers to have much value.

He expects the surroundings to be isolating and depressing.
He expects the surroundings to be isolating and depressing.

He expects the country people to be unsophisticated and foolish.
He expects the country people to be unsophisticated and foolish.

He is reminded of a conversation with his sister and expects to meet someone like her.
He is reminded of a conversation with his sister and expects to meet someone like her.

Answer 1

In Saki's "The Open Window," the setting significantly influences Mr. Nuttel’s expectations about the interaction he is about to have. Specifically, his visit to the countryside and the unfamiliar, isolated environment leads him to expect the visit among strangers to be mundane and of little value. Therefore, the most accurate response is:

He does not expect the visit among strangers to have much value.

Answer 2

3. He does not expect the visit among strangers to have much value.

Setting Quick Check

1. Which best describes the setting at the beginning of the story? Select the correct answers from the lists.
The setting of the story is a PARK in the EARLY PART OF THE EVENING

2. Which phrases give a sense of the time of day? Select the two correct answers.
faint moonlight / half-light

3. How does the setting influence Mr. Nuttel’s expectations about the interaction he is about to have?
He does not expect the visit among strangers to have much value.

4. How does the room shape Nuttel’s assumptions about the strangers who live here?
He assumes Mrs. Sappleton must either be married or widowed.

5. What assumption does Nuttel make about the setting in this moment?
He assumes nothing too tragic could happen here.

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