Up rose old Barbara Frietchie then,
Bowed with her fourscore years and ten;

Bravest of all in Frederick town,
She took up the flag the men hauled down;

In her attic window the staff she set,
To show that one heart was loyal yet.
A.She was forgotten by the people in Frederick.
B.She was proud of her country.
C.She was not committed to anything.
D.She was not a risk-taker.

Question

Up rose old Barbara Frietchie then,
Bowed with her fourscore years and ten;

Bravest of all in Frederick town,
She took up the flag the men hauled down;

In her attic window the staff she set,
To show that one heart was loyal yet.
A.She was forgotten by the people in Frederick.
B.She was proud of her country.
C.She was not committed to anything.
D.She was not a risk-taker.

anonymous · Answer

I think the last line gives it all away. She took up a flag and showed that one heart was loyal yet. That sounds like B: she was proud of her country.