Option 1 -> short explanation: The passage states "he was not alarmed" and the conditions had "no effect on the man," contradicting fear or hesitation.
Option 2 -> short explanation: There is no mention of excitement or enthusiasm in his demeanor; he simply continues his journey without emotional response.
Option 3 -> short explanation: The text explicitly states "This fact did not worry the man," directly opposing the idea of constant worry.
Option 4 -> short explanation: The passage repeatedly emphasizes his lack of concern: "did not worry," "not alarmed," and "had no effect on the man."
Hence, Option 4: He was indifferent and did not see it as significant -> The passage clearly establishes the man's indifferent attitude through multiple statements indicating the harsh conditions, lack of sun, great cold, and strangeness "had no effect on the man" and that these facts did not worry or alarm him. -> correct