Multiple choice

Harness

Directions: Some words in the verse below have been highlighted. Select the best meaning for the corresponding word.

Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village, though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

 

  1. Connect

  2. Controls

  3. Exploit

  4. Fittings

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In the context of a horse and carriage, 'harness bells' refers to bells attached to the harness - the straps and fittings used to connect a horse to a carriage. 'Fittings' (D) correctly describes the equipment parts. 'Harness' means the gear/straps, not controls or connections.