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A Solar Eclipse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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A) The aurora borealis.
B) A lunar eclipse.
C) A meteor shower.
D) The moon blocking the sun.
  • 2. How does the poem describe the moment the moon begins to cover the sun?
A) A veil of darkness descends.
B) The sun emits a powerful beam.
C) Stars begin to twinkle brightly.
D) The sky turns a brilliant red.
  • 3. What emotion does the poem evoke as the eclipse progresses?
A) Fear and panic.
B) Awe and wonder.
C) Excitement and joy.
D) Indifference and boredom.
  • 4. What does the poem refer to as the 'fiery crown' or 'corona'?
A) The bright edge of the sun before it's fully covered.
B) The reflection of the sun on water.
C) The sun's atmosphere visible during totality.
D) A halo around the moon.
  • 5. The poem uses the metaphor of a 'lover's kiss' to describe:
A) The moon's shadow.
B) The brief moment of totality.
C) The sun's reappearance.
D) The initial partial eclipse.
  • 6. What is the reaction of nature, as depicted in the poem, to the eclipse?
A) Animals begin to sing more loudly.
B) Insects buzz with increased activity.
C) The wind picks up with great force.
D) Birds become silent, and flowers close.
  • 7. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a reminder of:
A) Our smallness in the universe.
B) The beauty of the moon's surface.
C) The power of human invention.
D) The warmth of the sun.
  • 8. What is the 'silver disc' mentioned in the poem?
A) The moon.
B) The sun's reflection.
C) A celestial body.
D) A distant planet.
  • 9. The poem contrasts the 'burning orb' with:
A) The 'starry night'.
B) The 'moonlit path'.
C) The 'shadowed face'.
D) The 'darkened sky'.
  • 10. The poem uses personification to describe the sun as:
A) A silent watcher.
B) A playful child.
C) A king or ruler.
D) A gentle observer.
  • 11. What is the feeling conveyed when the sun's light begins to return?
A) Disappointment and anticlimax.
B) Confusion and disorientation.
C) Relief and restoration.
D) Sadness and loss.
  • 12. The poem implies that the eclipse is a fleeting event, much like:
A) A dream or a passing thought.
B) An everlasting joy.
C) A permanent change in the sky.
D) A long-lasting sorrow.
  • 13. What does the 'midnight noon' symbolize in the poem?
A) The time of day when the sun is highest.
B) The peak of the solar eclipse when it's darkest.
C) The time of the moon's full phase.
D) A period of extreme heat.
  • 14. The poem suggests that humans are:
A) Creators of celestial phenomena.
B) Ignorant of astronomical occurrences.
C) Fearful of the unknown.
D) Witnesses to cosmic events.
  • 15. What does the return of the sun's light signify to the world in the poem?
A) The return of normal life and warmth.
B) A period of intense astronomical study.
C) A new beginning of darkness.
D) A permanent change in the environment.
  • 16. The poem uses the imagery of the sun being 'devoured' to express:
A) The power of the moon to obscure the sun.
B) The sun's hunger.
C) The sun's eventual demise.
D) A destructive cosmic battle.
  • 17. What is the effect of the eclipse on human perception, according to the poem?
A) It encourages them to build more shelters.
B) It makes them appreciate the moon more.
C) It makes them contemplate profound truths.
D) It causes them to forget their daily lives.
  • 18. The poem concludes with a sense of:
A) The return to normalcy and reflection.
B) A desire for another eclipse.
C) A lasting sense of dread.
D) An unresolved mystery.
  • 19. The phrase 'celestial drama' in the poem refers to:
A) A play performed in space.
B) The dramatic visual spectacle of the eclipse.
C) A staged astronomical event.
D) The interactions between planets.
  • 20. What celestial body's journey is central to the poem's narrative?
A) Venus's.
B) The moon's.
C) The sun's.
D) Earth's.
  • 21. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a phenomenon that:
A) Marks the end of the world.
B) Is a recent invention of nature.
C) Is a unique, one-time event.
D) Has happened before and will happen again.
  • 22. The poem emphasizes the visual aspect of the eclipse, particularly:
A) The sounds of the event.
B) The temperature changes.
C) The smell of the air.
D) The contrast between light and dark.
  • 23. The 'darkened crown' could be interpreted as:
A) The moon's silhouette against the sun.
B) A dark halo around the moon.
C) A symbol of royalty in mourning.
D) The sun's impending destruction.
  • 24. Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poem aims to portray the solar eclipse as:
A) A scientific curiosity for astronomers only.
B) A terrifying omen of destruction.
C) A mundane, everyday occurrence.
D) A natural marvel that inspires contemplation.
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