Sympathy

Which of the following words best describes the feeling created by the description in line 3?

• peaceful

• suprised

• impatient

• suspenseful

In line four, the phrase "like a stream of glass suggests the water is:

• cold

• deep

• dirty

• smooth

In line five, what do the "first bird" and "first bud" likely represent?

• the cage

• the springtime

• the bud's beauty

• the bird's ancestor

How is the first stanza the most different from the rest of the poem?

• the stanza suggests the bird is bored with his life

• the stanza describes how the bird looks rather than how he acts

• the stanza suggests the bird is unwise for wanting his life to change

• the stanza describes what the bird likely desires, rather than what he experiences

Which of the following words best describes the tone of the poem?

• fearful

• apologetic

• passionate

• wondering

Which meaning of the word "faint" is used in line six?

• exhausted

• whispered

• lacking courage

• barely noticeable