All Summer in a Day Comprehension Questions

Why do the children move slowly and hesitate to see Margot at the end of the story?

• they can't stand to see her pale face.

• they know they will get in trouble now.

• they are worried that Margot may not be where they left her.

• they know they have done a cruel thing to her.

The children lock Margot in the closet because...

• they want Margot to think only about the rain.

• they don't want Margot to know about the warmth of the sun.

• they are worried that Margot will get sunburned.

• they are jealous of Margot for remembering what the sun is like.

"All Summer In a Day" takes place on the planet...

• Mercury

• Earth

• Venus

• Mars

Where did the children lock Margot?

• in the uv room

• outside in the rain

• the classroom

• the closet

When do the children remember that they locked Margot in the closet?

• when their teacher asks about Margot.

• while they wait for the sun.

• after the sun faded and the rain returned.

• while they are playing outside.

How did the children feel while waiting for the sun to appear?

• Excited

• Angry

• Uninterested

• Sad

Which piece of text evidence best supports how the children felt while waiting for the sun?

• 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!"

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

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

How did Margot respond to her classmates locking her in the closet?

• She fought back and tried to get out of the closet

• They threatened to tell the teacher

• She didn't fight back

• Margot cried uncontrollably

Why are William and the children jealous of Margot?

• She's a teacher's pet

• She came from Earth and will likely return

• Her family is wealthy

• She's a great writer

Which event is part of the falling action?

• Margot is pushed by William.

• The children walk slowly back into the classroom

• The students realize they left Margot in the closet.

• They open the closet door.