Question

"And chattering on the air" (line 8) refers to _____.
I. the girls
II. the bluebirds
III. the teachers

• A. I only
• B. I and II only
• C. I and III only
• D. II and III only
• E. I, II, and III

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

I and II only

Option B, the girls and bluebirds, is correct. The poet has tried to draw a comparison between the girls with the birds, who soar high staying up in the air, not unlike the girls who pay no heed to their lessons and teachers. Like the birds, the girls are carefree and unstoppable. The teachers are more grounded and keep their feet on the earth. Therefore, Options A,C,D and E are incorrect.