Question #N121

At first, the narrator describes the landscape as something that has “a certain quality of wildness,” and he notes that the trees in the landscape are “tall and dark.” The narrator then goes on to describe the “great, deep-blue pools” of the water that make up the landscape, writing that he has seen “nothing more beautiful” in any other part of the world. Based on this passage, which of the following most accurately describes the narrator’s initial impression of the landscape?

The narrator’s initial impression of the landscape can best be described as
A. tranquil and serene.
B. wild and untamed.
C. empty and desolate.
D. threatening and oppressive.

Correct Answer is: B

The narrator's initial impression is that the landscape is wild, untamed, and beautiful. He describes the landscape as having "a certain quality of wildness." The trees are "tall and dark," and the pools of water are "great" and "deep blue." This suggests a feeling of untamed beauty and grandeur.