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