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A Solar Eclipse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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A) A lunar eclipse.
B) The moon blocking the sun.
C) The aurora borealis.
D) A meteor shower.
  • 2. How does the poem describe the moment the moon begins to cover the sun?
A) The sky turns a brilliant red.
B) Stars begin to twinkle brightly.
C) A veil of darkness descends.
D) The sun emits a powerful beam.
  • 3. What emotion does the poem evoke as the eclipse progresses?
A) Excitement and joy.
B) Indifference and boredom.
C) Awe and wonder.
D) Fear and panic.
  • 4. What does the poem refer to as the 'fiery crown' or 'corona'?
A) A halo around the moon.
B) The reflection of the sun on water.
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 moon's shadow.
B) The sun's reappearance.
C) The initial partial eclipse.
D) The brief moment of totality.
  • 6. What is the reaction of nature, as depicted in the poem, to the eclipse?
A) Birds become silent, and flowers close.
B) Insects buzz with increased activity.
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 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 moon.
C) A distant planet.
D) The sun's reflection.
  • 9. The poem contrasts the 'burning orb' with:
A) The 'darkened sky'.
B) The 'starry night'.
C) The 'shadowed face'.
D) The 'moonlit path'.
  • 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) 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) An everlasting joy.
B) A dream or a passing thought.
C) A long-lasting sorrow.
D) A permanent change in the sky.
  • 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) Ignorant of astronomical occurrences.
C) Fearful of the unknown.
D) Creators of celestial phenomena.
  • 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 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) A destructive cosmic battle.
B) The sun's hunger.
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 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) An unresolved mystery.
D) The return to normalcy and reflection.
  • 19. The phrase 'celestial drama' in the poem refers to:
A) A staged astronomical event.
B) A play performed in space.
C) The interactions between planets.
D) The dramatic visual spectacle of the eclipse.
  • 20. What celestial body's journey is central to the poem's narrative?
A) Venus's.
B) The sun's.
C) The moon's.
D) Earth's.
  • 21. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a phenomenon that:
A) Marks the end of the world.
B) Is a unique, one-time event.
C) Has happened before and will happen again.
D) Is a recent invention of nature.
  • 22. The poem emphasizes the visual aspect of the eclipse, particularly:
A) The sounds of the event.
B) The smell of the air.
C) The temperature changes.
D) The contrast between light and dark.
  • 23. The 'darkened crown' could be interpreted as:
A) The sun's impending destruction.
B) A dark halo around the moon.
C) A symbol of royalty in mourning.
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 mundane, everyday occurrence.
D) A natural marvel that inspires contemplation.
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