Migration of Squirrels

What do lines 45-46 reveal about the speaker's attitude toward the squirrels?

• sadness over the loss of a number of squirrels

• pessimism about the squirrels' chance of survival

• amazement due to the squirrels' swimming abilities

• ridicule toward the squirrels' attempt to cross the river

What can be inferred about the squirrels from stanza 5?

• The squirrels' fury prompts a quick revenge against the swine.

• The squirrels' fury prompts a united response for their survival.

• The squirrels' physical strength allows them to overcome their enemy.

• The squirrels' physical strength allows them to adapt to varied environments.

Which lines indicate that the squirrels' journey across the water was dangerous?

• "When lo! to cut off their pilgrimage, / A broad stream lay in view."

• "But then did each wondrous creature show / His cunning and bravery;"

• "I grieved to behold some bark wrecked, / And its little steersman gone."

• "But the main fleet stoutly held across; / I saw them leap to shore;"

Which lines from the poem imply that the speaker is impressed with the squirrels?

• "Into the forest of rich stone pine / Over hill and dale to flee."

• "Like a troop undaunted travelers / Governed by one consent."

• "And the further the grey squirrels went, / The more their perils grew."

• "Soon had they reached the rough mid-stream, / And ever and anon"

From lines 23-24, what can be inferred about the squirrels' nature?

• They rarely travel together.

• They are unified in their mission.

• They are familiar with the terrain.

• They enjoy traveling far distances.

Which lines show the speaker is impressed with the squirrels?

• "Many a strange thing did I hear, / And many a strange thing to see."

• There were hundreds that in the hollow boles / Of the old, old trees did dwell,"

• "But then did each wondrous creature show / His cunning and bravery;"

• "But the main fleet stoutly held across; / I saw them leap to shore;"

Draw your best interpretation of the poem.