[Vocabulary] the wood or the woods?

[nado92]

1- Some people prefer living with wild animals in ................. rather than tyrants.
a) the wood
b) wood
c) the woods
d) wooden
I will choose the woods.
But the wood also means a small forest. Am I right?

 

[ponocny]

The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

 

[ponocny]

I am sorry for jumping into your post, I do not know I am just learning English and remember this poem.

 

[leonwool]

"the wood" is a place known to the speaker and the listener
"The woods"' Could be more general or with less defined borders.