Question

In the poem "Barbara Frietchie,” what caused a shade of sadness to come over Jackson?

Barbara displayed the rebel flag for Jackson’s men to see.
Jackson ordered his soldiers to fire on the flag in the attic.
Barbara asked Jackson’s men to aim toward her, not the flag.
Jackson remembered that he was riding toward a battle.

Answer 1

Answer:

c) Barbara asked Jackson’s men to aim toward her, not the flag.

Explanation:

When the Confederate army approaches, Barbara holds up the flag and yells at them, "Do not dare to fire the flag of your country, antrum in the head of me!" and they don't. Jackson, who used to fight for the Confederacy, is saddened by what happened and impressed by the woman's courage.