All Summer in a Day Questions

What emotional struggle does Margot face due to her environment?

• She is anxious about returning to Earth.

• She feels isolated and unhappy.

• She longs for her family on Earth.

• She misses her childhood friends.

Which piece of evidence best supports that the children were excited for the sun to comee out?

• And this was because she would play no games with them in the echoing tunnels of the underground city.

• She knew they thought they remembered a warmness, like a blushing in the face, in the body, in the arms and legs and trembling hands.

• Now the rain was slackening, and the children were crushed in the great thick windows. “She’d better hurry, we’ll miss it!”

• They all blinked at him and then, understanding, laughed and shook their heads.

In the story, the children surged around Margot. What does surged mean as it is used here?

• rushed

• tickled

• laughed

• in a kind way

What is the significance, or importance, of Margot's poem about the sun?

• It shows her creativity and imagination.

• It highlights her longing for Earth and the sun.

• It demonstrates her dislike for Venus.

• It reveals her talent for writing.

How does the author use contrast to highlight Margot's character?

• By comparing her to the other children

• By describing her love for the rain

• By focusing on her interactions with the teacher

• By emphasizing her physical strength

What is the significance of the children's silence after the sun disappears?

• It shows their relief that the rain has returned

• It highlights their regret and realization of their actions

• It demonstrates their indifference to the sun

• It reveals their fear of the rain

How does the setting affect the mood in the story?

• The future setting makes the mood happy and optimistic.

• The weather on Venus makes the mood dreary, sad, and boring.

• The sun makes the mood peaceful.

• The setting does not affect the mood.

What lesson do the children learn by the end of the story?

• The importance of teamwork

• The value of honesty

• The consequences of jealousy and exclusion

• The benefits of curiosity

How does Margot feel about her classmates? What does the story say that makes you think that?

What effect has constant rain had on Margot? Use examples from the story to help you.