Question

Which quotation from the excerpt best reflects the author’s subjective perspective about the fauna of Madagascar? "They have plenty of ambergris, because whales abound in these seas, and also cachalots." "They have leopards and lynxes and lions also in great numbers." "Other beasts, such as harts, stags, and roebuck and such-like game animals, are also abundant, besides game-birds of many kinds." "The great diversity of birds, quite different from ours, is truly marvelous."

Answer 1

*"The great diversity of birds, quite different from ours, is truly marvelous."*

(1). Option (D) "The great diversity of birds, quite different from ours, is truly marvelous." is the correct answer to the given question.

(2). The author is fascinated by the diversity of birds in Madagascar and he feels it is truly marvelous.