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