Eclipse Adventure Quiz

What profession did the speaker have before becoming an eclipse chaser?

• NPR correspondent

• Physicist

• Science writer

• Astronomer

What celestial event changed the speaker's life?

• Passing comet

• Lunar eclipse

• Total solar eclipse

• Meteor shower

How often does any given point on Earth experience a total solar eclipse?

• Every 75 years

• Every 400 years

• Every 100 years

• Every 250 years

What is the 'path of totality'?

• The orbit of Earth around the sun

• The path a comet takes across the sky

• The area where a total eclipse is visible

• The trajectory of the moon around Earth

What did the speaker and others use to safely view the eclipse?

• Telescopes

• Sunglasses

• Eclipse glasses

• Binoculars

What phenomenon did the speaker observe just before totality?

• Birds returning to their nests

• A rainbow around the sun

• A sudden drop in temperature

• The appearance of stars and planets

What did the speaker feel when witnessing the total solar eclipse?

• A connection to the universe

• Sadness

• Fear

• Excitement

What term describes someone who chases eclipses?

• Astronomer

• Solarist

• Umbraphile

• Eclipser

What does the speaker suggest awe promotes?

• Happiness

• Fearlessness

• Empathy and generosity

• Curiosity

What lesson does the speaker share about life experiences?

• They should be long to be meaningful

• They are forgettable

• Their impact doesn't depend on their duration

• They are less important than material possessions