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A Solar Eclipse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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A) A lunar eclipse.
B) The aurora borealis.
C) The moon blocking the sun.
D) A meteor shower.
  • 2. How does the poem describe the moment the moon begins to cover the sun?
A) A veil of darkness descends.
B) The sun emits a powerful beam.
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) Awe and wonder.
B) Excitement and joy.
C) Fear and panic.
D) Indifference and boredom.
  • 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 bright edge of the sun before it's fully covered.
D) The reflection of the sun on water.
  • 5. The poem uses the metaphor of a 'lover's kiss' to describe:
A) The initial partial eclipse.
B) The sun's reappearance.
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) The wind picks up with great force.
B) Animals begin to sing more loudly.
C) Birds become silent, and flowers close.
D) Insects buzz with increased activity.
  • 7. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a reminder of:
A) The warmth of the sun.
B) The beauty of the moon's surface.
C) The power of human invention.
D) Our smallness in the universe.
  • 8. What is the 'silver disc' mentioned in the poem?
A) The moon.
B) A distant planet.
C) The sun's reflection.
D) A celestial body.
  • 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 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) Sadness and loss.
B) Relief and restoration.
C) Disappointment and anticlimax.
D) Confusion and disorientation.
  • 12. The poem implies that the eclipse is a fleeting event, much like:
A) A permanent change in the sky.
B) A long-lasting sorrow.
C) A dream or a passing thought.
D) An everlasting joy.
  • 13. What does the 'midnight noon' symbolize in the poem?
A) The time of day when the sun is highest.
B) The peak of the solar eclipse when it's darkest.
C) A period of extreme heat.
D) The time of the moon's full phase.
  • 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) A new beginning of darkness.
B) A period of intense astronomical study.
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 power of the moon to obscure the sun.
C) The sun's eventual demise.
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 appreciate the moon more.
C) It makes them contemplate profound truths.
D) It encourages them to build more shelters.
  • 18. The poem concludes with a sense of:
A) An unresolved mystery.
B) The return to normalcy and reflection.
C) A lasting sense of dread.
D) A desire for another eclipse.
  • 19. The phrase 'celestial drama' in the poem refers to:
A) A play performed in space.
B) A staged astronomical event.
C) The interactions between planets.
D) The dramatic visual spectacle of the eclipse.
  • 20. What celestial body's journey is central to the poem's narrative?
A) Venus's.
B) The sun's.
C) The moon's.
D) Earth'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 contrast between light and dark.
B) The sounds of the event.
C) The temperature changes.
D) The smell of the air.
  • 23. The 'darkened crown' could be interpreted as:
A) A dark halo around the moon.
B) A symbol of royalty in mourning.
C) The moon's silhouette against the sun.
D) The sun's impending destruction.
  • 24. Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poem aims to portray the solar eclipse as:
A) A natural marvel that inspires contemplation.
B) A terrifying omen of destruction.
C) A scientific curiosity for astronomers only.
D) A mundane, everyday occurrence.
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