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