Dusk in Autumn by Sara Teasdale
A) Red
B) Purple
C) Gold
D) Blue
  • 2. What natural element is mentioned as being 'cool'?
A) Shadows
B) Leaves
C) Water
D) Air
  • 3. What sound is associated with the evening in the poem?
A) Silence
B) Rustling
C) Howling
D) Chirping
  • 4. The poem evokes a sense of what in the speaker?
A) Peace
B) Melancholy
C) Excitement
D) Anxiety
  • 5. What time of year is the poem set?
A) Winter
B) Autumn
C) Summer
D) Spring
  • 6. The word 'hushed' suggests a feeling of:
A) Activity
B) Quiet
C) Loudness
D) Busyness
  • 7. What does the speaker observe about the fading light?
A) It 'wanes'
B) It 'blazes'
C) It 'brightens'
D) It 'shines'
  • 8. What is described as 'deep'?
A) Gold
B) Green
C) Blue
D) Red
  • 9. The poem suggests that the evening brings a sense of:
A) Movement
B) Stillness
C) Noise
D) Change
  • 10. What is the overall mood of the poem?
A) Joyful
B) Somber
C) Tranquil
D) Agitated
  • 11. The phrase 'sinking low' refers to the:
A) Sun
B) Moon
C) Stars
D) Clouds
  • 12. What does the 'cool air' do?
A) Brings a sense of calm
B) Stirs the leaves
C) Carries a scent
D) Makes the speaker shiver
  • 13. The poem is characterized by its use of:
A) Complex metaphors
B) Simple imagery
C) Abstract concepts
D) Harsh language
  • 14. What is implied by the 'fading light'?
A) The end of the day
B) The beginning of the night
C) A transition
D) A new dawn
  • 15. The poem's focus is on:
A) Social issues
B) Political events
C) Human relationships
D) The beauty of nature
  • 16. What is the speaker experiencing as they observe the dusk?
A) Excitement
B) Anger
C) Fear
D) Contemplation
  • 17. The 'gold' mentioned in the poem is likely referring to the color of the:
A) Leaves
B) Sky
C) Ground
D) Sunlight
  • 18. The poem suggests that dusk is a time of:
A) Conflict
B) Activity
C) Rest
D) Celebration
  • 19. What word best describes the quality of the evening in the poem?
A) Gloomy
B) Serene
C) Chaotic
D) Frenzied
  • 20. The poem's brevity contributes to its feeling of:
A) Simplicity
B) Lengthiness
C) Complexity
D) Intensity
  • 21. The speaker's observation of nature suggests a connection with:
A) Social unrest
B) Inner peace
C) External chaos
D) Material wealth
  • 22. What is not explicitly mentioned in the poem but implied by the season?
A) Warmth
B) Cold
C) Light
D) Sound
  • 23. The poem evokes a sense of the passage of:
A) Matter
B) Time
C) Energy
D) Space
  • 24. The 'deep blue' likely refers to the:
A) Forest
B) Ocean
C) Lake
D) Twilight sky
  • 25. What is the primary emotion conveyed by the poem?
A) Calmness
B) Excitement
C) Sadness
D) Anger
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