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