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4. What sound does the speaker hear in addition to the horse’s harness bells?
(a) Birds chirping

(b) Running water

(c) The wind and snowflakes
5. What is the significance of the line “And miles to go before I sleep”?

(a) The speaker is excited to reach his destination.
(b) The speaker wants to rest immediately.

(c) The speaker has a long journey ahead before resting.

B. Answer the questions briefly.

1. What is the speaker’s motive for stopping in the woods?

2. How does the horse react to stopping in the woods?
3. Describe the atmosphere and surroundings depicted in the poem.

4. What does the line “And miles to go before I sleep” suggest?
5. How does the poem balance the speaker’s appreciation for nature with his

responsibilities?

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Think Well Thinking

C. Think and Answer.

1. Why do you think the speaker’s horse finds it queer to stop by the woods?

2. How might the poem’s message about balancing responsibilities and personal
desires apply to decision-making in modern society? Provide examples.

D. Answer these questions with reference to context.

1. The woods are lovely, dark and deep,

But I have promises to keep,
(a) What contrast is presented in these lines?

(b) How do these lines reflect the speaker’s inner conflict?

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