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A Solar Eclipse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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A) A lunar eclipse.
B) The aurora borealis.
C) A meteor shower.
D) The moon blocking the sun.
  • 2. How does the poem describe the moment the moon begins to cover the sun?
A) Stars begin to twinkle brightly.
B) The sky turns a brilliant red.
C) The sun emits a powerful beam.
D) A veil of darkness descends.
  • 3. What emotion does the poem evoke as the eclipse progresses?
A) Awe and wonder.
B) Excitement and joy.
C) Indifference and boredom.
D) Fear and panic.
  • 4. What does the poem refer to as the 'fiery crown' or 'corona'?
A) The sun's atmosphere visible during totality.
B) The reflection of the sun on water.
C) The bright edge of the sun before it's fully covered.
D) A halo around the moon.
  • 5. The poem uses the metaphor of a 'lover's kiss' to describe:
A) The moon's shadow.
B) The initial partial eclipse.
C) The sun's reappearance.
D) The brief moment of totality.
  • 6. What is the reaction of nature, as depicted in the poem, to the eclipse?
A) Insects buzz with increased activity.
B) Animals begin to sing more loudly.
C) The wind picks up with great force.
D) Birds become silent, and flowers close.
  • 7. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a reminder of:
A) Our smallness in the universe.
B) The warmth of the sun.
C) The beauty of the moon's surface.
D) The power of human invention.
  • 8. What is the 'silver disc' mentioned in the poem?
A) The moon.
B) The sun's reflection.
C) A celestial body.
D) A distant planet.
  • 9. The poem contrasts the 'burning orb' with:
A) The 'moonlit path'.
B) The 'darkened sky'.
C) The 'shadowed face'.
D) The 'starry night'.
  • 10. The poem uses personification to describe the sun as:
A) A playful child.
B) A king or ruler.
C) A silent watcher.
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) A long-lasting sorrow.
B) An everlasting joy.
C) A dream or a passing thought.
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) 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) The return of normal life and warmth.
B) A period of intense astronomical study.
C) A permanent change in the environment.
D) A new beginning of darkness.
  • 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) The sun's hunger.
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) A lasting sense of dread.
C) An unresolved mystery.
D) A desire for another eclipse.
  • 19. The phrase 'celestial drama' in the poem refers to:
A) The dramatic visual spectacle of the eclipse.
B) The interactions between planets.
C) A staged astronomical event.
D) A play performed in space.
  • 20. What celestial body's journey is central to the poem's narrative?
A) The moon's.
B) The sun's.
C) Earth's.
D) Venus's.
  • 21. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a phenomenon that:
A) Is a recent invention of nature.
B) Has happened before and will happen again.
C) Marks the end of the world.
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 sounds of the event.
D) The smell of the air.
  • 23. The 'darkened crown' could be interpreted as:
A) The moon's silhouette against the sun.
B) A dark halo around the moon.
C) A symbol of royalty in mourning.
D) The sun's impending destruction.
  • 24. Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poem aims to portray the solar eclipse as:
A) A scientific curiosity for astronomers only.
B) A mundane, everyday occurrence.
C) A natural marvel that inspires contemplation.
D) A terrifying omen of destruction.
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