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A Solar Eclipse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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A) A meteor shower.
B) The aurora borealis.
C) The moon blocking the sun.
D) A lunar eclipse.
  • 2. How does the poem describe the moment the moon begins to cover the sun?
A) Stars begin to twinkle brightly.
B) The sun emits a powerful beam.
C) The sky turns a brilliant red.
D) A veil of darkness descends.
  • 3. What emotion does the poem evoke as the eclipse progresses?
A) Indifference and boredom.
B) Fear and panic.
C) Awe and wonder.
D) Excitement and joy.
  • 4. What does the poem refer to as the 'fiery crown' or 'corona'?
A) The reflection of the sun on water.
B) The bright edge of the sun before it's fully covered.
C) The sun's atmosphere visible during totality.
D) A halo around the moon.
  • 5. The poem uses the metaphor of a 'lover's kiss' to describe:
A) The sun's reappearance.
B) The initial partial eclipse.
C) The moon's shadow.
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) Birds become silent, and flowers close.
D) The wind picks up with great force.
  • 7. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a reminder of:
A) The warmth of the sun.
B) Our smallness in the universe.
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) 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 'shadowed face'.
B) The 'darkened sky'.
C) The 'starry night'.
D) The 'moonlit path'.
  • 10. The poem uses personification to describe the sun as:
A) A king or ruler.
B) A playful child.
C) A gentle observer.
D) A silent watcher.
  • 11. What is the feeling conveyed when the sun's light begins to return?
A) Sadness and loss.
B) Confusion and disorientation.
C) Disappointment and anticlimax.
D) Relief and restoration.
  • 12. The poem implies that the eclipse is a fleeting event, much like:
A) An everlasting joy.
B) A permanent change in the sky.
C) A long-lasting sorrow.
D) A dream or a passing thought.
  • 13. What does the 'midnight noon' symbolize in the poem?
A) The time of the moon's full phase.
B) The peak of the solar eclipse when it's darkest.
C) The time of day when the sun is highest.
D) A period of extreme heat.
  • 14. The poem suggests that humans are:
A) Witnesses to cosmic events.
B) Fearful of the unknown.
C) Creators of celestial phenomena.
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 permanent change in the environment.
C) A new beginning of darkness.
D) A period of intense astronomical study.
  • 16. The poem uses the imagery of the sun being 'devoured' to express:
A) The power of the moon to obscure the sun.
B) A destructive cosmic battle.
C) The sun's eventual demise.
D) The sun's hunger.
  • 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 appreciate the moon more.
C) It encourages them to build more shelters.
D) It makes them contemplate profound truths.
  • 18. The poem concludes with a sense of:
A) A lasting sense of dread.
B) A desire for another eclipse.
C) The return to normalcy and reflection.
D) An unresolved mystery.
  • 19. The phrase 'celestial drama' in the poem refers to:
A) The interactions between planets.
B) A play performed in space.
C) A staged astronomical event.
D) The dramatic visual spectacle of the eclipse.
  • 20. What celestial body's journey is central to the poem's narrative?
A) The sun's.
B) Earth's.
C) The moon's.
D) Venus'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) Has happened before and will happen again.
D) Is a unique, one-time event.
  • 22. The poem emphasizes the visual aspect of the eclipse, particularly:
A) The contrast between light and dark.
B) The smell of the air.
C) The sounds of the event.
D) The temperature changes.
  • 23. The 'darkened crown' could be interpreted as:
A) The sun's impending destruction.
B) A symbol of royalty in mourning.
C) The moon's silhouette against the sun.
D) A dark halo around the moon.
  • 24. Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poem aims to portray the solar eclipse as:
A) A natural marvel that inspires contemplation.
B) A scientific curiosity for astronomers only.
C) A terrifying omen of destruction.
D) A mundane, everyday occurrence.
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