Question

Why did the mite falter and hesitate?

Options

• It was happy.

• It was terrified.

• It was cunning.

• It did not know what to do.

Answer 1

It was terrified.

Explanation:

The mite faltered and hesitated because it sensed danger from the ink and was frightened. Its reaction showed that it could understand its surroundings and wanted to protect itself. This made the poet realise that the tiny creature had its own awareness of its surroundings.