Lunar Paraphrase by Wallace Stevens
A) The earth
B) The sun
C) The stars
D) The moon
  • 2. The poem uses the moon as a metaphor for what concept?
A) Imagination or the mind
B) Reality or truth
C) Nature or the landscape
D) Memory or the past
  • 3. What kind of light is primarily associated with the moon in the poem?
A) Harsh or direct light
B) Flickering or dim light
C) Pale or ethereal light
D) Warm or golden light
  • 4. Stevens often uses the moon to represent a sense of:
A) Raw emotion
B) Natural spontaneity
C) Unadulterated beauty
D) Artifice or constructed reality
  • 5. The moon's appearance in the poem is often described as:
A) Ancient and wise
B) Mysterious and dark
C) Wild and untamed
D) Artificial or fabricated
  • 6. The phrase "lunar paraphrase" suggests that the moon's appearance is a:
A) Original creation
B) Faded echo
C) Direct imitation
D) Translation or interpretation
  • 7. What is the relationship between the moon and the mind in the poem?
A) They exist in conflict
B) They are entirely separate entities
C) The moon dictates the mind's thoughts
D) The mind shapes or projects the moon's image
  • 8. Stevens often contrasts the world of the moon with:
A) The ordinary or tangible world
B) The world of the sun
C) The world of dreams
D) The world of the sea
  • 9. The moon's light is often seen as:
A) A source of divine inspiration
B) An ancient celestial body
C) A product of human perception
D) A natural phenomenon
  • 10. The poem suggests that the moon's appearance is not what it seems, but rather:
A) A construction of the observer
B) A source of primal fear
C) A sign of the divine
D) A reflection of reality
  • 11. The moon's 'paraphrase' implies a level of:
A) Artificiality or invention
B) Natural beauty
C) Cosmic order
D) Emotional authenticity
  • 12. Stevens' treatment of the moon is generally:
A) Simple and descriptive
B) Emotional and romantic
C) Narrative and story-driven
D) Intellectual and philosophical
  • 13. The moon, as presented in the poem, is a symbol of:
A) The unchanging nature of the universe
B) The fear of the unknown
C) The power of imagination to create reality
D) The solace found in nature
  • 14. The 'paraphrase' aspect suggests a transformation of:
A) Dreams into reality
B) Perception into something else
C) Nature into art
D) Light into darkness
  • 15. Stevens' use of the moon in this poem is characteristic of his interest in:
A) The literal depiction of nature
B) The exploration of human emotions
C) The relationship between imagination and reality
D) The storytelling traditions
  • 16. What is a key characteristic of the moon's light as described in the poem?
A) It is a warm and comforting light
B) It is a natural, unmediated light
C) It is a constructed or projected light
D) It is a powerful and illuminating light
  • 17. The moon in "Lunar Paraphrase" can be seen as a symbol of:
A) The mind's ability to impose order
B) The passage of time
C) The beauty of genuine emotion
D) The wildness of untamed nature
  • 18. The poem implies that our perception of the moon is:
A) fleeting and insignificant
B) Subjective and interpretive
C) Objective and factual
D) Universal and shared
  • 19. Stevens' "Lunar Paraphrase" is concerned with the idea of:
A) The primal forces of nature
B) The created nature of experience
C) The limitations of human knowledge
D) The direct experience of reality
  • 20. The moon in the poem is not simply the celestial body, but rather:
A) A natural phenomenon
B) An idea or concept
C) A symbol of hope
D) A cosmic force
  • 21. The 'paraphrase' suggests that the moon's appearance is:
A) An original and unique phenomenon
B) A primary source of illumination
C) A secondary version or interpretation
D) A faint and distant presence
  • 22. The poem explores how the mind interacts with and shapes:
A) Our deepest emotional states
B) The passage of time
C) The actual physical world
D) Our perception of external phenomena
  • 23. What is the overall tone of Stevens' "Lunar Paraphrase"?
A) Excited and energetic
B) Meditative and contemplative
C) Sad and melancholic
D) Angry and rebellious
  • 24. The moon's presence in the poem often signifies:
A) A simple, unadorned beauty
B) A wild, untamed natural world
C) A source of deep emotional connection
D) A constructed, artistic reality
  • 25. The 'lunar' aspect of the paraphrase refers to:
A) The moon's gravitational pull
B) The moon's scientific composition
C) The moon's association with the night and imagination
D) The moon's historical significance
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