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1. 1.

   Describe the appearance of the horse.
2. 2.

   Do you think the horse was sad? Support your answer with examples from the poem.
3. 3.

   The speaker says that the horse 'thinks of the days that used to be'. Were those days happier for the horse? Give reasons for your answer.

4. 4.

   What gesture made the horse sigh? Was the horse sad or happy?
5. 5.

   What message does the speaker convey to the reader through this poem?
6. 6.

   Well, folks, I've had my day−

   1. Who said these words?
   2. What was the physical condition of the speaker?
   3. What did the speaker mean by saying 'I' ve had my day'?