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    Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that follow.                                                                                                 (5) LEISURE What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare? (3) No time to stand beneath the boughs, And stare as loud as sheep and cows No time to see, when woods we pass, (6) Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass No time to see, in broad daylight, Streams full of stars, like sides at night (9) No time to turn at Beauty's glance, And watch her feet, how they can dance No time to wait till her mouth can (12) Enrich that smile her eyes began? A poor life this if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. Questions (a)  According to the poet, How is the life without time to enjoy simple things? (b) Why can sheep and cows stand and stare for a long time? (c)   Why are the streams 'full of stars'? (d) According to the poet, where does a smile begin in? (e) What does 'care' here mean?  

Answer:

    (a) Life is useless without time to enjoy simple things. (b) Sheep and cows can stand and stare for a long time because they have plenty of time. (c) The streams are 'full of stars' because the water sparkles like stars. (d) According to the poet, a smile begins in the eyes. (e) 'Care' here means 'worries'.