Question

and bumpety-bump goes the wagon, but tra-la-la-la sing we, 15 theres never a care may live in the air that is filled with the breath of our glee. and after weve started, theres naught can repress the thrill of our hearts in their wild happiness; the heavens may smile or the heavens may frown, 20 and its all one to us when were riding to town, for bumpety-bump goes the wagon, but tra-la-la-la we shout, for our hearts they are clear and theres nothing to fear, and weve never a pain nor a doubt. 25 the wagon is weak and the roadway is rough, and tho it is long it is not long enough, for mid all my ecstasies this is the crown to sit beside katie and ride into town, when bumpety-bump goes the wagon, 30 but tra-la-la-la our song; and if i had my way, id be willing to pay if the road could be made twice as long. *gingham: a cotton fabric, usually woven in two colored yarns in a checked or striped design the complete poems of paul laurence dunbar by paul laurence what is meant by the quote \the wagon is weak and the roadway is rough\ in line 25? a. the road has a number of dangers. b. the wagon needs many repairs. c. the setting seems too harsh for a wagon. d. the ride is unstable and bouncy.

Explanation:

The phrase "bumpety - bump" in the poem indicates a bouncy ride. The description of the wagon being "weak" and the roadway being "rough" together imply an unstable and bouncy ride. Option A focuses only on the road's dangers, Option B on the wagon's repairs, and Option C on the setting being harsh for the wagon. But the key is the overall experience of the ride.

Answer:

D. The ride is unstable and bouncy.