hear besides the bells Ans The sound of the wind and falling snow What kind of evening is it Ans The darkest evening of the year How does the poet describe the woods Ans Lovely dark and deep Why can t the speaker stay in the woods Ans Because he has promises to keep What does the word sleep in the last line mean Ans It means final rest or death What do the repeated last two lines show Ans His long journey and responsibilities What is the rhyme scheme of the poem Ans AABA BBCB CCDC DDDD How many stanzas are in the poem Ans Four stanzas What does the snow symbolize Ans Peace and silence What do the woods symbolize Ans Beauty rest escape from life s duties and also death What do promises symbolize Ans Responsibilities in life What does miles to go symbolize Ans More work and duties before the end of life What does the horse symbolize Ans The speaker s common sense or sense of reason Why is the horse important in the poem Ans The horse brings the speaker back to reality It reminds the speaker of his promises and duties Why is the poem very popular Ans Because it is simple musical and full of meaning