In the story "the open window", the visitor framton can best be described as a. confident and self-assured. b. cordial and ingratiating. c. interested and flirtatious. d. nervous and shy. in "the open window", how does the description of vera as self-possessed contribute to the reader's understanding of her character? a. the reader learns that she is confident and composed which makes her appear credible. b. the reader can see that she is only concerned with herself and not about the feelings of others. c. the reader can infer that she is nervous and has difficulty entertaining strangers. d. the reader is led to believe that she speaks openly and honestly at all times. what is the primary role of the window in the story, "the open window"? a. it is part of the setting where the main character sits. b. it provides vera an element for her story. c. it gives the characters in the story something to talk about. d. it is used as a key element in the plot of the story. in langston hughes' story " you, ma'm", what is the most likely reason mrs. jones brings the boy home with her? a. she plans on calling the police. b. she thinks the boy is too skinny. c. she intends on lecturing him. d. she feels compassion for him. in " you, ma'm", what makes mrs. jones and roger round characters? a. they are complicated characters who go through significant changes. b. they are static characters who do not learn much from their experiences. c. they are interesting characters who elicit sympathy from the reader. d. they are uneducated characters who rise to better positions in life.