Sympathy

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

• peaceful

• suprised

• impatient

• suspenseful

In line 4, the phrase “like a stream of glass” suggests the water is...

• cold

• deep

• dirty

• smooth

In line 5, what do the “first bird” and the “first bud” most likely represent?

• the cage

• the springtime

• the bud's beauty

• the bird's ancestor

How is the first stanza 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 6?

• exhausted

• whispered

• lacking courage

• barely noticeable