Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

Read lines 1 and 2.

Whose woods these are I think I know.

His house is in the village though.

What do these suggest about the speaker's relationship to the woods?

• He is a stranger to the area.

• He personally knows the owner of the woods.

• He is contemplating purchasing the woods.

• He feels unwelcome in the woods.

What do lines 3 and 4 suggest about the speaker's intention?

• He plans to stay in the woods indefinitely.

• He is visiting the woods secretly.

• He feels guilty for stopping by the woods.

• He is there for a quick visit.

In the second stanza, the phrase “darkest evening of the year” indicates that the speaker -

• is lost and afraid.

• is experiencing depression.

• knows it is the winter solstice.

• feels the night is literally very dark.

The poem’s structure helps the reader -

• follow the speaker's physical journey through the woods.

• understand the cyclical nature of seasons.

• reflect on the balance between duty and beauty.

• navigate the complexities of rural life.

Read this line from the poem.

"He gives his harness bells a shake."

This line helps the reader understand that -

• the horse is trained to communicate with the speaker.

• the horse senses danger in their surroundings.

• the horse is curious about their stop.

• the horse is impatient to leave.

In lines 13 and 14, the words “lovely, dark, and deep,” highlight the -

• speaker's fear of the unknown

• attractiveness of the woods despite its darkness

• impenetrability of the forest

• solitude found in nature

What is the most likely reason the poet uses repetition in the last stanza?

• To emphasize the speaker's exhaustion

• To highlight the beauty of the woods

• To suggest the horse's impatience

• To point out the speaker’s obligations

Which lines from the poem help the reader imagine the silence of the scene? Select TWO correct answers.

• Line 1

• Lines 7

• Line 9

• Line 11

• Line 12

What is the most likely reason the author used a first-person point of view in the poem?

• To provide an objective overview of the events described.

• To allow readers to interpret the poem's meaning without guidance.

• To create a personal connection between the speaker and the reader.

• To emphasize the universality of the experiences described.

What is the most likely reason the author used repetition of the phrase “And miles to go before I sleep” in the poem?

• To convey the speaker's exhaustion and longing for rest.

• To emphasize the beauty and tranquility of the landscape.

• To create a rhythmic structure that mimics the act of walking.

• To underline the speaker's commitment to fulfilling obligations.