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A Solar Eclipse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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A) The aurora borealis.
B) The moon blocking the sun.
C) A meteor shower.
D) A lunar eclipse.
  • 2. How does the poem describe the moment the moon begins to cover the sun?
A) The sun emits a powerful beam.
B) A veil of darkness descends.
C) The sky turns a brilliant red.
D) Stars begin to twinkle brightly.
  • 3. What emotion does the poem evoke as the eclipse progresses?
A) Indifference and boredom.
B) Excitement and joy.
C) Awe and wonder.
D) Fear and panic.
  • 4. What does the poem refer to as the 'fiery crown' or 'corona'?
A) A halo around the moon.
B) The reflection of the sun on water.
C) The sun's atmosphere visible during totality.
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 sun's reappearance.
B) The brief moment of totality.
C) The initial partial eclipse.
D) The moon's shadow.
  • 6. What is the reaction of nature, as depicted in the poem, to the eclipse?
A) Animals begin to sing more loudly.
B) The wind picks up with great force.
C) Insects buzz with increased activity.
D) Birds become silent, and flowers close.
  • 7. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a reminder of:
A) The power of human invention.
B) The warmth of the sun.
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) The sun's reflection.
B) A celestial body.
C) A distant planet.
D) The moon.
  • 9. The poem contrasts the 'burning orb' with:
A) The 'starry night'.
B) The 'shadowed face'.
C) The 'moonlit path'.
D) The 'darkened sky'.
  • 10. The poem uses personification to describe the sun as:
A) A king or ruler.
B) A playful child.
C) A silent watcher.
D) A gentle observer.
  • 11. What is the feeling conveyed when the sun's light begins to return?
A) Confusion and disorientation.
B) Disappointment and anticlimax.
C) Relief and restoration.
D) Sadness and loss.
  • 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) A period of extreme heat.
C) The peak of the solar eclipse when it's darkest.
D) The time of day when the sun is highest.
  • 14. The poem suggests that humans are:
A) Ignorant of astronomical occurrences.
B) Fearful of the unknown.
C) Creators of celestial phenomena.
D) Witnesses to cosmic events.
  • 15. What does the return of the sun's light signify to the world in the poem?
A) A permanent change in the environment.
B) A period of intense astronomical study.
C) The return of normal life and warmth.
D) A new beginning of darkness.
  • 16. The poem uses the imagery of the sun being 'devoured' to express:
A) The sun's hunger.
B) The sun's eventual demise.
C) A destructive cosmic battle.
D) The power of the moon to obscure the sun.
  • 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) The return to normalcy and reflection.
B) A desire for another eclipse.
C) An unresolved mystery.
D) A lasting sense of dread.
  • 19. The phrase 'celestial drama' in the poem refers to:
A) The interactions between planets.
B) The dramatic visual spectacle of the eclipse.
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 sun's.
B) Earth's.
C) Venus's.
D) The moon's.
  • 21. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a phenomenon that:
A) Is a unique, one-time event.
B) Marks the end of the world.
C) Has happened before and will happen again.
D) Is a recent invention of nature.
  • 22. The poem emphasizes the visual aspect of the eclipse, particularly:
A) The smell of the air.
B) The temperature changes.
C) The sounds of the event.
D) The contrast between light and dark.
  • 23. The 'darkened crown' could be interpreted as:
A) The moon's silhouette against the sun.
B) A dark halo around the moon.
C) The sun's impending destruction.
D) A symbol of royalty in mourning.
  • 24. Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poem aims to portray the solar eclipse as:
A) A terrifying omen of destruction.
B) A scientific curiosity for astronomers only.
C) A mundane, everyday occurrence.
D) A natural marvel that inspires contemplation.
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