1.
In Yeats’ poem “The Second Coming,” the falcon and the falconer are images that most likely represent

• something out of control and unnatural.
• the beauty and abundance of nature.
• a sad, uncomfortable image of old age.
2.
Based on Yeats’ poems “Sailing to Byzantium” and “When You Are Old,” he most likely views old age and death as being

• mystical and exciting.
• restful and peaceful.
• sad and depressing