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Question
Read the following line from the poem and answer the question that follow.
So let the way wind up the hill or down, O'er rough or smooth, the journey will be joy: Still seeking what I sought when but a boy, New friendship, high adventure, and a crown,
- How is the way of life?
- How should be the journey of life?
- What did the poet seek as a boy?
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Solution
- The way of life could go up the hill or down, rough or smooth.
- The journey of life must be joyful.
- The poet seeks new friends and high adventure.
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