English

Haley Mullins

11 February, 15:57

Read the following poem carefully, paying close attention to detail.

My Heart Leaps Up

by William Wordsworth

My heart leaps up when I behold

A rainbow in the sky;

So was it when my life began;

So it is now I am a man;

So be it when I shall grow old,

Or let me die!

The Child is father of the Man;

I could wish my days to be

Bound each to each by natural piety.

Select the correct answer.

What does the speaker want when he grows old?

A. He wants an easy death.

B. He wants to keep looking young.

C. He wants to become more responsible.

D. He wants to keep the same feelings.