1. What does ‘grassy’ mean in the poem?
   a. the road which is not used by anyone
   b. the road with all the luxuries
   c. the comfortable road
   d. well-built road
2. Why did the poet choose the second road?
   a. because it was beautiful
   b. because it was not used by many people and was appealing to the poet
   c. all of these
   d. because it was well built
3. Why was the poet looking at the path?
   a. to decide whether it was suitable for him
   b. to see how long it was
   c. to check the road
   d. none of these
4. What does the poet’s long stare at the path signify?
   a. the time taken by people to decide and make a choice
   b. poet loves nature
   c. idling away of time
   d. relaxation hours
5. What shows that the road has not been used by many people?
   a. the green and untrampled grass on it
   b. the mud on it
   c. the broken stones on it
   d. All of these
6. What is the message of the poem?
7. Why did the poet choose that road?
8. Write a brief note on the theme of Robert Frost’s poem The Road Not Taken.
9. What problem did the poet feel while standing on the intersection of the two roads?
10. ‘The Road not Taken’ symbolises the metaphor of choices made in life. Describe the theme of the poem justifying its title.

1. (a) the road which is not used by anyone

2. (b) because it was not used by many people and was appealing to the poet

3. (a) to decide whether it was suitable for him

4. (a) the time taken by people to decide and make a choice

5. (a) the green and untrampled grass on it

6. Robert Frost highlights the universal problem of decision-making and advises careful consideration before making life-altering choices.

7. The poet chose the second path because it was less travelled and offered new challenges, symbolising individuality and courage.

8. The poem depicts life’s choices, the dilemma of decision-making, and the importance of taking paths that lead to growth and self-discovery.

9. The poet faced a dilemma at the fork because he wanted to choose a path less travelled, reflecting the difficulty of making important decisions in life.

10. ‘The Road Not Taken’ uses the fork in the road as a metaphor for life’s choices. The poem’s theme is about making courageous decisions and accepting the consequences of choosing a less conventional path.