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A Solar Eclipse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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A) The aurora borealis.
B) A meteor shower.
C) The moon blocking the sun.
D) A lunar eclipse.
  • 2. How does the poem describe the moment the moon begins to cover the sun?
A) Stars begin to twinkle brightly.
B) The sky turns a brilliant red.
C) The sun emits a powerful beam.
D) A veil of darkness descends.
  • 3. What emotion does the poem evoke as the eclipse progresses?
A) Fear and panic.
B) Excitement and joy.
C) Indifference and boredom.
D) Awe and wonder.
  • 4. What does the poem refer to as the 'fiery crown' or 'corona'?
A) The sun's atmosphere visible during totality.
B) The reflection of the sun on water.
C) The bright edge of the sun before it's fully covered.
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 initial partial eclipse.
D) The sun's reappearance.
  • 6. What is the reaction of nature, as depicted in the poem, to the eclipse?
A) Animals begin to sing more loudly.
B) Birds become silent, and flowers close.
C) Insects buzz with increased activity.
D) The wind picks up with great force.
  • 7. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a reminder of:
A) Our smallness in the universe.
B) The warmth of the sun.
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) The moon.
B) A distant planet.
C) A celestial body.
D) The sun's reflection.
  • 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 gentle observer.
D) A king or ruler.
  • 11. What is the feeling conveyed when the sun's light begins to return?
A) Confusion and disorientation.
B) Disappointment and anticlimax.
C) Relief and restoration.
D) Sadness and loss.
  • 12. The poem implies that the eclipse is a fleeting event, much like:
A) A long-lasting sorrow.
B) An everlasting joy.
C) A permanent change in the sky.
D) A dream or a passing thought.
  • 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 day when the sun is highest.
C) A period of extreme heat.
D) The time of the moon's full phase.
  • 14. The poem suggests that humans are:
A) Witnesses to cosmic events.
B) Creators of celestial phenomena.
C) Ignorant of astronomical occurrences.
D) Fearful of the unknown.
  • 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 new beginning of darkness.
C) A permanent change in the environment.
D) A period of intense astronomical study.
  • 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 sun's eventual demise.
D) The power of the moon to obscure the sun.
  • 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) A lasting sense of dread.
B) The return to normalcy and reflection.
C) An unresolved mystery.
D) A desire for another eclipse.
  • 19. The phrase 'celestial drama' in the poem refers to:
A) The dramatic visual spectacle of the eclipse.
B) The interactions between planets.
C) A staged astronomical event.
D) A play performed in space.
  • 20. What celestial body's journey is central to the poem's narrative?
A) The sun's.
B) The moon's.
C) Earth's.
D) Venus's.
  • 21. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a phenomenon that:
A) Is a recent invention of nature.
B) Has happened before and will happen again.
C) Marks the end of the world.
D) Is a unique, one-time event.
  • 22. The poem emphasizes the visual aspect of the eclipse, particularly:
A) The temperature changes.
B) The sounds of the event.
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) The sun's impending destruction.
D) A symbol of royalty in mourning.
  • 24. Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poem aims to portray the solar eclipse as:
A) A natural marvel that inspires contemplation.
B) A terrifying omen of destruction.
C) A mundane, everyday occurrence.
D) A scientific curiosity for astronomers only.
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