Starry Starry Night Ellie Goulding
DO THE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUIZ WHILE LISTENING TO THE SONG ON YOUTUBE
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Starry, starry night, paint your __________ blue and grey
- A.
Palette
- B.
Plate
- C.
Velvet
- D.
Pellet
Correct Answer
A. PaletteExplanation
The correct answer is "palette". The phrase "paint your palette blue and grey" refers to the act of an artist choosing and mixing colors on their palette before applying them to a canvas. A palette is a flat surface where an artist arranges and mixes colors, making it the most appropriate choice for completing the given line from the song "Starry, starry night".Rate this question:
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- 2.
Look out on a summer's day, with eyes that know the __________ in my soul
- A.
Sorrow
- B.
Sadness
- C.
Darkness
- D.
Happiness
Correct Answer
C. DarknessExplanation
The given correct answer is "darkness". In this line, the speaker is looking out on a summer's day with eyes that know the darkness in their soul. This suggests that the speaker is feeling a sense of sadness or sorrow, as darkness is often associated with negative emotions. The word "darkness" here represents the speaker's inner turmoil or emotional pain that they are experiencing.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Shadows on the hills, ___________ the trees and the daffodils
- A.
Fetch
- B.
Sketch
- C.
Trench
- D.
Bench
Correct Answer
B. SketchExplanation
The word "sketch" fits the context of the sentence as it implies the action of creating a rough or quick drawing of the shadows on the hills, trees, and daffodils. This suggests that the speaker is observing and capturing the scene through a visual representation. The other options, such as "fetch," "trench," and "bench," do not make sense in this context and do not convey the idea of creating a drawing.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Catch the breeze and the winter ___________, in colors on the snowy linen land
- A.
Chills
- B.
Kills
- C.
Mills
- D.
Fills
Correct Answer
A. ChillsExplanation
The word "chills" is the correct answer because it fits the context of the sentence. The phrase "Catch the breeze and the winter" suggests that something cold or chilling is being referred to. Additionally, the phrase "in colors on the snowy linen land" implies that the subject is visually noticeable on the snowy landscape, which aligns with the idea of chills being visible.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Now I understand, what you tried to say to me, and how you __________ for your sanity, and how youtried to set them free
- A.
Offered
- B.
Surrendered
- C.
Said
- D.
Suffered
Correct Answer
D. SufferedExplanation
The correct answer is "suffered". In the given context, the speaker is acknowledging that they now understand what the other person went through for their sanity and how they tried to set others free. The word "suffered" implies that the person endured pain, hardship, or difficult circumstances in their pursuit of sanity and liberation.Rate this question:
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- 6.
They would not listen, they did not know __________, perhaps they'll listen now.
- A.
Cow
- B.
How
- C.
Bow
- D.
So
Correct Answer
B. HowExplanation
The phrase "They would not listen, they did not know how" suggests that the reason why they did not listen is because they did not know how to. The word "how" indicates a lack of understanding or knowledge on their part, which prevented them from listening. The phrase "perhaps they'll listen now" implies that the speaker believes that now that they know how, they might be more inclined to listen.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Starry, starry night, flaming flowers that __________ blaze
- A.
Rightly
- B.
Quietly
- C.
Nightly
- D.
Brightly
Correct Answer
D. BrightlyExplanation
The correct answer is "brightly" because it fits the context of the line "Starry, starry night" and the description of "flaming flowers." The word "brightly" suggests that the flowers are vividly and intensely glowing, which aligns with the imagery of a starry night and adds to the overall visual appeal of the scene.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Swirling clouds in violet haze, _____________ in Vincent's eyes of china blue
- A.
Respect
- B.
Return
- C.
Reflect
- D.
Infect
Correct Answer
C. ReflectExplanation
The phrase "Swirling clouds in violet haze" suggests a visual image, indicating that something is being seen or observed. The word "reflect" is the most appropriate choice here as it means to show or mirror an image or light. Therefore, it implies that the swirling clouds are being mirrored or shown in Vincent's eyes, emphasizing their color and intensity.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Colors changing hue, morning fields of amber __________
- A.
Grain
- B.
Sane
- C.
Vain
- D.
Pain
Correct Answer
A. GrainExplanation
The correct answer is "grain" because the phrase "morning fields of amber" suggests a natural setting, and grain is commonly associated with fields. Additionally, the word "grain" fits the rhyme scheme and maintains the overall flow and imagery of the poem.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Weathered faces lined in pain, are soothed beneath the __________ loving hand.
- A.
Starry's
- B.
Pianist's
- C.
Partist's
- D.
Artist's
Correct Answer
D. Artist'sExplanation
The correct answer is "artist's". The phrase "Weathered faces lined in pain" suggests that the faces are worn and aged. The word "soothed" indicates that someone or something is providing comfort or relief to these faces. The most logical explanation is that the artist's loving hand is able to bring solace and healing to these weathered faces, perhaps through their artwork or creative expression.Rate this question:
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