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A Solar Eclipse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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A) A meteor shower.
B) A lunar eclipse.
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 sky turns a brilliant red.
C) Stars begin to twinkle brightly.
D) The sun emits a powerful beam.
  • 3. What emotion does the poem evoke as the eclipse progresses?
A) Awe and wonder.
B) Fear and panic.
C) Indifference and boredom.
D) Excitement and joy.
  • 4. What does the poem refer to as the 'fiery crown' or 'corona'?
A) A halo around the moon.
B) The sun's atmosphere visible during totality.
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) Animals begin to sing more loudly.
B) Birds become silent, and flowers close.
C) The wind picks up with great force.
D) Insects buzz with increased activity.
  • 7. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a reminder of:
A) The warmth of the sun.
B) The power of human invention.
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) The sun's reflection.
D) A distant planet.
  • 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 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) Confusion and disorientation.
B) Sadness and loss.
C) Relief and restoration.
D) Disappointment and anticlimax.
  • 12. The poem implies that the eclipse is a fleeting event, much like:
A) A permanent change in the sky.
B) A long-lasting sorrow.
C) An everlasting joy.
D) A dream or a passing thought.
  • 13. What does the 'midnight noon' symbolize in the poem?
A) A period of extreme heat.
B) The time of the moon's full phase.
C) The time of day when the sun is highest.
D) The peak of the solar eclipse when it's darkest.
  • 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) The return of normal life and warmth.
B) A period of intense astronomical study.
C) A new beginning of darkness.
D) A permanent change in the environment.
  • 16. The poem uses the imagery of the sun being 'devoured' to express:
A) The sun's eventual demise.
B) The power of the moon to obscure the sun.
C) A destructive cosmic battle.
D) The sun's hunger.
  • 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 causes them to forget their daily lives.
C) It makes them contemplate profound truths.
D) It makes them appreciate the moon more.
  • 18. The poem concludes with a sense of:
A) An unresolved mystery.
B) A lasting sense of dread.
C) A desire for another eclipse.
D) The return to normalcy and reflection.
  • 19. The phrase 'celestial drama' in the poem refers to:
A) A play performed in space.
B) A staged astronomical event.
C) The dramatic visual spectacle of the eclipse.
D) The interactions between planets.
  • 20. What celestial body's journey is central to the poem's narrative?
A) The moon's.
B) The sun's.
C) Venus'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 recent invention of nature.
C) Is a unique, one-time event.
D) Has happened before and will happen again.
  • 22. The poem emphasizes the visual aspect of the eclipse, particularly:
A) The smell of the air.
B) The sounds of the event.
C) The contrast between light and dark.
D) The temperature changes.
  • 23. The 'darkened crown' could be interpreted as:
A) A symbol of royalty in mourning.
B) A dark halo around the moon.
C) The sun's impending destruction.
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 natural marvel that inspires contemplation.
C) A terrifying omen of destruction.
D) A mundane, everyday occurrence.
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