A Solar Eclipse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

1. A Solar Eclipse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

What is the primary phenomenon described in Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poem "A Solar Eclipse"?

A) The moon blocking the sun.
B) A meteor shower.
C) A lunar eclipse.
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) Excitement and joy.
B) Fear and panic.
C) Awe and wonder.
D) Indifference and boredom.

4. What does the poem refer to as the 'fiery crown' or 'corona'?

A) The sun's atmosphere visible during totality.
B) A halo around the moon.
C) The reflection of the sun on water.
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 initial partial eclipse.
B) The moon's shadow.
C) The brief moment of totality.
D) The sun's reappearance.

6. What is the reaction of nature, as depicted in the poem, to the eclipse?

A) The wind picks up with great force.
B) Birds become silent, and flowers close.
C) Insects buzz with increased activity.
D) Animals begin to sing more loudly.

7. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a reminder of:

A) The power of human invention.
B) The warmth of the sun.
C) Our smallness in the universe.
D) The beauty of the moon's surface.

8. What is the 'silver disc' mentioned in the poem?

A) A celestial body.
B) The sun's reflection.
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 king or ruler.
B) A gentle observer.
C) A playful child.
D) A silent watcher.

11. What is the feeling conveyed when the sun's light begins to return?

A) Sadness and loss.
B) Relief and restoration.
C) Disappointment and anticlimax.
D) Confusion and disorientation.

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 time of the moon's full phase.
B) A period of extreme heat.
C) The peak of the solar eclipse when it's darkest.
D) The time of day when the sun is highest.

14. The poem suggests that humans are:

A) Witnesses to cosmic events.
B) Ignorant of astronomical occurrences.
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) The return of normal life and warmth.
C) A period of intense astronomical study.
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 causes them to forget their daily lives.
B) It makes them contemplate profound truths.
C) It encourages them to build more shelters.
D) It makes them appreciate the moon more.

18. The poem concludes with a sense of:

A) The return to normalcy and reflection.
B) An unresolved mystery.
C) A desire for another eclipse.
D) A lasting sense of dread.

19. The phrase 'celestial drama' in the poem refers to:

A) The dramatic visual spectacle of the eclipse.
B) A play performed in space.
C) A staged astronomical event.
D) The interactions between planets.

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) Marks the end of the world.
B) Has happened before and will happen again.
C) Is a recent invention of nature.
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 smell of the air.
D) The sounds of the event.

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 terrifying omen of destruction.
B) A scientific curiosity for astronomers only.
C) A natural marvel that inspires contemplation.
D) A mundane, everyday occurrence.

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