1.
In Yeats’ poem “The Second Coming,” the falcon and the falconer are images that most likely represent
(1 point)
• something out of control and unnatural.
• the beauty and abundance of nature.
• a sad, uncomfortable image of old age.
2.
Based on Yeats’ poems “Sailing to Byzantium” and “When You Are Old,” he most likely views old age and death as being
(1 point)
• mystical and exciting.
• restful and peaceful.
• sad and depressing

Question

1.   
In Yeats’ poem “The Second Coming,” the falcon and the falconer are images that most likely represent
  (1 point)
•	 something out of control and unnatural.
•	 the beauty and abundance of nature.
•	 a sad, uncomfortable image of old age.
2.   
Based on Yeats’ poems “Sailing to Byzantium” and “When You Are Old,” he most likely views old age and death as being
  (1 point)
•	 mystical and exciting.
•	 restful and peaceful.
•	 sad and depressing