Question #N524
The narrator of this passage describes a trip through an unfamiliar region. The narrator suggests that the trip was "somewhat embarrassing." The most direct evidence of this embarrassment is the narrator’s comment that he is "not entirely confident that I could retrace my steps if I needed to." The narrator’s embarrassment is also evident in his language. He uses phrases such as "confusedly" and "winding about" to describe his journey.
What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To describe the physical characteristics of the unfamiliar region.
B. To explain the narrator’s feelings about the trip.
C. To provide a detailed account of the narrator’s journey.
D. To analyze the narrator’s use of language.
Correct Answer is: B
The passage focuses on the narrator’s feelings about the trip, particularly the narrator’s embarrassment about getting lost and the narrator’s discomfort with the uncertainty of his surroundings.