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A Solar Eclipse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Contributed by: Booker
A) A meteor shower.
B) The moon blocking the sun.
C) A lunar eclipse.
D) The aurora borealis.
  • 2. How does the poem describe the moment the moon begins to cover the sun?
A) A veil of darkness descends.
B) The sky turns a brilliant red.
C) The sun emits a powerful beam.
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 reflection of the sun on water.
B) A halo around the moon.
C) The bright edge of the sun before it's fully covered.
D) The sun's atmosphere visible during totality.
  • 5. The poem uses the metaphor of a 'lover's kiss' to describe:
A) The initial partial eclipse.
B) The brief moment of totality.
C) The sun's reappearance.
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) 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 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 moon.
B) The sun's reflection.
C) A distant planet.
D) A celestial body.
  • 9. The poem contrasts the 'burning orb' with:
A) The 'starry night'.
B) The 'darkened sky'.
C) The 'shadowed face'.
D) The 'moonlit path'.
  • 10. The poem uses personification to describe the sun as:
A) A playful child.
B) A gentle observer.
C) A silent watcher.
D) A king or ruler.
  • 11. What is the feeling conveyed when the sun's light begins to return?
A) Disappointment and anticlimax.
B) Confusion and disorientation.
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 dream or a passing thought.
C) A permanent change in the sky.
D) A long-lasting sorrow.
  • 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 time of day when the sun is highest.
D) The peak of the solar eclipse when it's darkest.
  • 14. The poem suggests that humans are:
A) Fearful of the unknown.
B) Witnesses to cosmic events.
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 period of intense astronomical study.
D) A new beginning of darkness.
  • 16. The poem uses the imagery of the sun being 'devoured' to express:
A) The power of the moon to obscure the sun.
B) The sun's eventual demise.
C) A destructive cosmic battle.
D) The sun's hunger.
  • 17. What is the effect of the eclipse on human perception, according to the poem?
A) It makes them appreciate the moon more.
B) It causes them to forget their daily lives.
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) The dramatic visual spectacle of the eclipse.
B) A staged astronomical event.
C) The interactions between planets.
D) A play performed in space.
  • 20. What celestial body's journey is central to the poem's narrative?
A) The moon's.
B) Venus's.
C) The sun's.
D) Earth's.
  • 21. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a phenomenon that:
A) Has happened before and will happen again.
B) Marks the end of the world.
C) Is a unique, one-time event.
D) Is a recent invention of nature.
  • 22. The poem emphasizes the visual aspect of the eclipse, particularly:
A) The sounds of the event.
B) The temperature changes.
C) The smell of the air.
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 symbol of royalty in mourning.
C) A dark halo around the moon.
D) The sun's impending destruction.
  • 24. Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poem aims to portray the solar eclipse as:
A) A terrifying omen of destruction.
B) A mundane, everyday occurrence.
C) A scientific curiosity for astronomers only.
D) A natural marvel that inspires contemplation.
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