Question

Day had broken cold and gray, exceedingly cold and gray, when the man turned aside from the main Yukon trail and climbed the high earth-bank, where a dim and little-travelled trail led eastward through the fat spruce timberland. It was a steep bank, and he paused for breath at the top, excusing the act to himself by looking at his watch. It was nine o'clock. There was no sun nor hint of sun, though there was not a cloud in the sky. It was a clear day, and yet there seemed an intangible pall over the face of things, a subtle gloom that made the day dark, and that was due to the absence of sun.

Answer 1

The author has introduced this story with a description of a setting that seems

pleasant.

comfortable.

depressing.

terrifying.

Answer 2

can anyone help me out with this one?

Answer 3

depressing

Answer 4

Day had broken cold and gray, exceedingly cold and gray....

With just that, you can eliminate two answers.