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A Solar Eclipse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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A) A lunar eclipse.
B) The moon blocking the sun.
C) The aurora borealis.
D) A meteor shower.
  • 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) A veil of darkness descends.
D) The sun emits a powerful beam.
  • 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) The sun's atmosphere visible during totality.
B) A halo around the moon.
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 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 power of human invention.
C) The warmth of the sun.
D) The beauty of the moon's surface.
  • 8. What is the 'silver disc' mentioned in the poem?
A) A distant planet.
B) A celestial body.
C) The sun's reflection.
D) The moon.
  • 9. The poem contrasts the 'burning orb' with:
A) The 'shadowed face'.
B) The 'starry night'.
C) The 'darkened sky'.
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 silent watcher.
D) A gentle observer.
  • 11. What is the feeling conveyed when the sun's light begins to return?
A) Disappointment and anticlimax.
B) Sadness and loss.
C) Relief and restoration.
D) Confusion and disorientation.
  • 12. The poem implies that the eclipse is a fleeting event, much like:
A) An everlasting joy.
B) A dream or a passing thought.
C) A long-lasting sorrow.
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 the moon's full phase.
C) A period of extreme heat.
D) The time of day when the sun is highest.
  • 14. The poem suggests that humans are:
A) Ignorant of astronomical occurrences.
B) Creators of celestial phenomena.
C) Fearful of the unknown.
D) Witnesses to cosmic events.
  • 15. What does the return of the sun's light signify to the world in the poem?
A) A period of intense astronomical study.
B) A new beginning of darkness.
C) A permanent change in the environment.
D) The return of normal life and warmth.
  • 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) An unresolved mystery.
C) A desire for another eclipse.
D) A lasting sense of dread.
  • 19. The phrase 'celestial drama' in the poem refers to:
A) A staged astronomical event.
B) A play performed in space.
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) Venus's.
B) Earth's.
C) The moon's.
D) The sun's.
  • 21. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a phenomenon that:
A) Has happened before and will happen again.
B) Is a recent invention of nature.
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 sounds of the event.
B) The smell of the air.
C) The contrast between light and dark.
D) The temperature changes.
  • 23. The 'darkened crown' could be interpreted as:
A) The moon's silhouette against the sun.
B) The sun's impending destruction.
C) A symbol of royalty in mourning.
D) A dark halo around the moon.
  • 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 mundane, everyday occurrence.
D) A terrifying omen of destruction.
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