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The correct answer is (D). The answer hinges on the

in the

question. It is snowing, so logically it is winter, and in addition,

the poem is called “the first snow,” which makes it more likely

that it’s winter, choices (A) and (E). Lines 1 and 2 imply that the

snow began the evening before, and line 10 reinforces this by

mentioning the rooster crowing, so choice (B) is true. Although a

funeral had taken place, choice (D), it is over, the grave is cov-

ered, and snow has gathered around the tombstone, choice (C).