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A Solar Eclipse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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A) The moon blocking the sun.
B) A meteor shower.
C) The aurora borealis.
D) A lunar eclipse.
  • 2. How does the poem describe the moment the moon begins to cover the sun?
A) Stars begin to twinkle brightly.
B) A veil of darkness descends.
C) The sun emits a powerful beam.
D) The sky turns a brilliant red.
  • 3. What emotion does the poem evoke as the eclipse progresses?
A) Indifference and boredom.
B) Fear and panic.
C) Awe and wonder.
D) Excitement and joy.
  • 4. What does the poem refer to as the 'fiery crown' or 'corona'?
A) A halo around the moon.
B) The bright edge of the sun before it's fully covered.
C) The reflection of the sun on water.
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 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) Birds become silent, and flowers close.
B) Insects buzz with increased activity.
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) 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) A celestial body.
B) The moon.
C) The sun's reflection.
D) A distant planet.
  • 9. The poem contrasts the 'burning orb' with:
A) The 'moonlit path'.
B) The 'darkened sky'.
C) The 'starry night'.
D) The 'shadowed face'.
  • 10. The poem uses personification to describe the sun as:
A) A playful child.
B) A silent watcher.
C) A king or ruler.
D) A gentle observer.
  • 11. What is the feeling conveyed when the sun's light begins to return?
A) Relief and restoration.
B) Sadness and loss.
C) Confusion and disorientation.
D) Disappointment and anticlimax.
  • 12. The poem implies that the eclipse is a fleeting event, much like:
A) A long-lasting sorrow.
B) An everlasting joy.
C) A dream or a passing thought.
D) A permanent change in the sky.
  • 13. What does the 'midnight noon' symbolize in the poem?
A) A period of extreme heat.
B) The time of day when the sun is highest.
C) The time of the moon's full phase.
D) The peak of the solar eclipse when it's darkest.
  • 14. The poem suggests that humans are:
A) Fearful of the unknown.
B) Creators of celestial phenomena.
C) Witnesses to cosmic events.
D) Ignorant of astronomical occurrences.
  • 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) The return of normal life and warmth.
C) A new beginning of darkness.
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 power of the moon to obscure the sun.
C) The sun's eventual demise.
D) The sun's hunger.
  • 17. What is the effect of the eclipse on human perception, according to the poem?
A) It makes them contemplate profound truths.
B) It encourages them to build more shelters.
C) It causes them to forget their daily lives.
D) It makes them appreciate the moon more.
  • 18. The poem concludes with a sense of:
A) A lasting sense of dread.
B) An unresolved mystery.
C) A desire for another eclipse.
D) The return to normalcy and reflection.
  • 19. The phrase 'celestial drama' in the poem refers to:
A) The dramatic visual spectacle of the eclipse.
B) The interactions between planets.
C) A staged astronomical event.
D) A play performed in space.
  • 20. What celestial body's journey is central to the poem's narrative?
A) Earth's.
B) The sun's.
C) The moon's.
D) Venus'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) Is a unique, one-time event.
D) Marks the end of the world.
  • 22. The poem emphasizes the visual aspect of the eclipse, particularly:
A) The temperature changes.
B) The sounds of the event.
C) The smell of the air.
D) The contrast between light and dark.
  • 23. The 'darkened crown' could be interpreted as:
A) A dark halo around the moon.
B) The sun's impending destruction.
C) The moon's silhouette against the sun.
D) A symbol of royalty in mourning.
  • 24. Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poem aims to portray the solar eclipse as:
A) A terrifying omen of destruction.
B) A scientific curiosity for astronomers only.
C) A natural marvel that inspires contemplation.
D) A mundane, everyday occurrence.
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