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1. 1.

   Have you ever heard music that has stayed with you long after the song ended?
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   [Answer varies]Yes, there have been several times when I hea...

2. 2.

   In which season does the cuckoo bird sing?
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   The cuckoo bird sings in the spring season.

3. 3.

   Which line in the second verse tells you that the poem is set in Scotland?
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   The line in the second verse - “Among the farthest Hebride...

4. 4.

   Tick (√) the correct answer(s) to complete the statements given below:

   1. Why was the maiden singing while working alone in the field?
      1. She was happy with her work.
      2. She wanted to entertain the travellers passing by.
      3. She wanted to celebrate the onset of spring.
      4. She wanted to practise singing and did not wish to work.
   2. The poet compares the maiden to the nightingale and the cuckoo because
      1. he was impressed by the maiden's song and voice.
      2. he likes the maiden's happiness better than that of the birds.
      3. he compares all maidens to spring-time birds.
      4. he has a habit of praising people.
   3.  The poet carries that song in his heart long after he has gone away because
      1. he ia a musician himself.
      2. he wants to learn the lyrics of the song.
      3. he is highly impressed by the maiden's singing skills.
      4. the song has struck a chord with him. 
5. 5.

   And o're the sickle bending.
   I listened, motionless and still:

   1. Who does 'I' refer to in this extract?
   2. What does the above line mean?
   3. Why is the poet motionless and still?
6. 6.

   O listen! for the Vale profound.
   Is overflowing with the sound.

   1. In this context what does 'vale' refer to?
   2. Why does the poet feel compelled to listen? Do you agree with the poet? Give reasons for your answer.
   3. What is overflowing with the sound? Where is this sound coming from?