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2. The word fair most nearly means
a. attractive.
b. just.
c. worn.
d. unbiased.
3. The word wanted most nearly means
a. desired.
b. lacked.
c. yearned for.
d. hoped for.
Understanding the Poem
Read the poem aloud twice; then answer the following questions,
searching the poem for answers as you proceed.
1. Who is the speaker? Remember, the speaker is not Robert
Frost but a character he created. You may not have much
information about the speaker, but what you have will be
important. In this poem, you can tell whether the speaker is
young or old. Which lines give you that information?
2. Is the poem written in first, second, or third person?
