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