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5. Why do you think the poet chose not to reveal who “they” are?

By not revealing who “they” are, Kipling maintains the mystery and
emphasizes that nature, not human actions, is the focus of the poem.

C. Answer the following questions in 20-30 words:

1. If you walked through the woods today, what would you hope to see or
feel?

I would hope to feel calm, hear birdsong, and sense the magic of a
hidden past buried in the peaceful beauty of nature.

2. How can this poem help students appreciate the environment more
deeply?

It shows how nature reclaims spaces, urging us to respect the
environment and see beauty in its quiet, persistent growth.

3. What does the poem teach us about the passage of time and memory?

The poem teaches that time can erase physical traces, but memories

and history remain alive through nature and imagination.

Multiple Choice Questions – Answers

1. What is the central theme of the poem?

✅ b. Nature’s ability to reclaim what humans abandon

2. Why is the road no longer visible?

✅ c. It was shut and nature has overgrown it

3. Which of the following images is NOT mentioned in the poem?

✅ c. The sun shining on rooftops