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A Solar Eclipse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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A) A lunar eclipse.
B) A meteor shower.
C) The moon blocking the sun.
D) The aurora borealis.
  • 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) Indifference and boredom.
B) Fear and panic.
C) Excitement and joy.
D) Awe and wonder.
  • 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 sun's atmosphere visible during totality.
D) The bright edge of the sun before it's fully covered.
  • 5. The poem uses the metaphor of a 'lover's kiss' to describe:
A) The sun's reappearance.
B) The moon's shadow.
C) The brief moment of totality.
D) The initial partial eclipse.
  • 6. What is the reaction of nature, as depicted in the poem, to the eclipse?
A) Birds become silent, and flowers close.
B) Animals begin to sing more loudly.
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) The beauty of the moon's surface.
B) The warmth of the sun.
C) The power of human invention.
D) Our smallness in the universe.
  • 8. What is the 'silver disc' mentioned in the poem?
A) The sun's reflection.
B) A celestial body.
C) A distant planet.
D) The moon.
  • 9. The poem contrasts the 'burning orb' with:
A) The 'moonlit path'.
B) The 'darkened sky'.
C) The 'starry night'.
D) The 'shadowed face'.
  • 10. The poem uses personification to describe the sun as:
A) A silent watcher.
B) A king or ruler.
C) A playful child.
D) A gentle observer.
  • 11. What is the feeling conveyed when the sun's light begins to return?
A) Relief and restoration.
B) Confusion and disorientation.
C) Disappointment and anticlimax.
D) Sadness and loss.
  • 12. The poem implies that the eclipse is a fleeting event, much like:
A) An everlasting joy.
B) A dream or a passing thought.
C) A permanent change in the sky.
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) Creators of celestial phenomena.
B) Witnesses to cosmic events.
C) Fearful of the unknown.
D) Ignorant of astronomical occurrences.
  • 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 period of intense astronomical study.
C) A permanent change in the environment.
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 eventual demise.
B) The sun's hunger.
C) The power of the moon to obscure the sun.
D) A destructive cosmic battle.
  • 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) A desire for another eclipse.
B) A lasting sense of dread.
C) The return to normalcy and reflection.
D) An unresolved mystery.
  • 19. The phrase 'celestial drama' in the poem refers to:
A) The interactions between planets.
B) The dramatic visual spectacle of the eclipse.
C) A play performed in space.
D) A staged astronomical event.
  • 20. What celestial body's journey is central to the poem's narrative?
A) Earth's.
B) Venus's.
C) The sun's.
D) The moon's.
  • 21. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a phenomenon that:
A) Has happened before and will happen again.
B) Is a unique, one-time event.
C) Is a recent invention of nature.
D) Marks the end of the world.
  • 22. The poem emphasizes the visual aspect of the eclipse, particularly:
A) The sounds of the event.
B) The temperature changes.
C) The contrast between light and dark.
D) The smell of the air.
  • 23. The 'darkened crown' could be interpreted as:
A) The sun's impending destruction.
B) A symbol of royalty in mourning.
C) A dark halo around the moon.
D) The moon's silhouette against the sun.
  • 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 natural marvel that inspires contemplation.
D) A mundane, everyday occurrence.
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