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A Solar Eclipse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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A) A meteor shower.
B) The moon blocking the sun.
C) The aurora borealis.
D) A lunar eclipse.
  • 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) Fear and panic.
B) Awe and wonder.
C) Excitement and joy.
D) Indifference and boredom.
  • 4. What does the poem refer to as the 'fiery crown' or 'corona'?
A) The bright edge of the sun before it's fully covered.
B) The reflection of the sun on water.
C) A halo around the moon.
D) The sun's atmosphere visible during totality.
  • 5. The poem uses the metaphor of a 'lover's kiss' to describe:
A) The brief moment of totality.
B) The moon's shadow.
C) The initial partial eclipse.
D) The sun's reappearance.
  • 6. What is the reaction of nature, as depicted in the poem, to the eclipse?
A) Insects buzz with increased activity.
B) Birds become silent, and flowers close.
C) Animals begin to sing more loudly.
D) The wind picks up with great force.
  • 7. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a reminder of:
A) The warmth of the sun.
B) Our smallness in the universe.
C) The beauty of the moon's surface.
D) The power of human invention.
  • 8. What is the 'silver disc' mentioned in the poem?
A) A distant planet.
B) The sun's reflection.
C) The moon.
D) A celestial body.
  • 9. The poem contrasts the 'burning orb' with:
A) The 'shadowed face'.
B) The 'moonlit path'.
C) The 'darkened sky'.
D) The 'starry night'.
  • 10. The poem uses personification to describe the sun as:
A) A gentle observer.
B) A playful child.
C) A silent watcher.
D) A king or ruler.
  • 11. What is the feeling conveyed when the sun's light begins to return?
A) Sadness and loss.
B) Confusion and disorientation.
C) Disappointment and anticlimax.
D) Relief and restoration.
  • 12. The poem implies that the eclipse is a fleeting event, much like:
A) A permanent change in the sky.
B) A dream or a passing thought.
C) A long-lasting sorrow.
D) An everlasting joy.
  • 13. What does the 'midnight noon' symbolize in the poem?
A) A period of extreme heat.
B) The peak of the solar eclipse when it's darkest.
C) The time of the moon's full phase.
D) The time of day when the sun is highest.
  • 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) A new beginning of darkness.
B) A period of intense astronomical study.
C) The return of normal life and warmth.
D) A permanent change in the environment.
  • 16. The poem uses the imagery of the sun being 'devoured' to express:
A) A destructive cosmic battle.
B) The sun's eventual demise.
C) The power of the moon to obscure the sun.
D) The sun's hunger.
  • 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) The return to normalcy and reflection.
B) A lasting sense of dread.
C) A desire for another eclipse.
D) An unresolved mystery.
  • 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) The moon's.
B) The sun's.
C) Venus's.
D) Earth's.
  • 21. The poem suggests that the eclipse is a phenomenon that:
A) Is a unique, one-time event.
B) Has happened before and will happen again.
C) Is a recent invention of nature.
D) Marks the end of the world.
  • 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) A dark halo around the moon.
C) A symbol of royalty in mourning.
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 mundane, everyday occurrence.
D) A scientific curiosity for astronomers only.
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