Why are the students on Venus?

because their parents are rocket people

as an experiment to see the effects of sunlight

to wait seven years for the next Earth shuttle

Margot’s “biggest crime” was that—

she had come to Venus only five years before and remembered the sun

her parents were taking her back to Earth the following year.

she thought that she was better than the rest of the children.

she would not play with the rest of the children.

Why is Margot going back to Ohio?

Margot is depressed on Venus and her parents are worried

her parents will make thousands more dollars there

The author states, “It had been raining for seven years,” which indicates—

that the story will have a happy ending

Bradbury set this story on Venus to show that—

cruelty to others can happen anywhere and anytime.

people behave differently in a new situation.

teachers do not always check carefully on their students

waiting greatly increases the appreciation of an event

Although the story is set on another planet, what is the MOST important element in making the setting familiar to its readers?

waiting for a brief hour of sunlight

having dreams about a awaited event

How does the setting affect the mood in the story?

The weather on Venus makes the mood dreary and gloomy.

The future setting makes the mood happy and optimistic.

The sun makes the mood peaceful.

The setting does not affect the mood.

Select one piece of evidence that support your answer for the tone of the story before the sun appears.

She better hurry; we'll miss it

she knew they were dreaming and remembering

How does the author use a simile in the following quote? "All day yesterday they had read in class about the sun. About how like a lemon it was, and how hot."

The author makes comparisons to the sun to help describe it.

The author makes a comparison to the rain to help the reader feel it.

The author makes a reference to a lemon to help describe summer.

The author makes a reference to school to show what students are studying.

What degree of importance does the setting have in the development of the plot?

It is crucial because the weather helps create the conflict.

It is unimportant because the story would not change if the setting were changed.

It is somewhat important because Venus is very similar to earth.

It is a minor detail because the setting is only important to the story

Why don't the other students like Margot?

Margot's experiences are very different than the other students'.

Margot thinks she is better than the others.

Margot does not like to take showers.

Which statement best explains how the rainy season affects Margot?

She likes to hide from everyone.

Rain improves her poetry writing.

You can infer from the children's "solemn and pale" faces after they come in from the rain that they...

are ashamed of what they did to Margot.

must go back to their classroom.

are soaking wet from the rainstorm.

The children are looking through the window because...

they are waiting for the sun to come out.

people in rockets will by flying near.

the constant rainfall is so unusual.

scientists are outside performing experiments.

The children lock Margot in the closet because...

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

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.

What conflict does the setting of this story create for Margot?

She is depressed without the sun.

She misses her old friends from Earth.

She cannot live with her parents while she is on Venus.

There is never enough light for her to see.

One of the main ideas of the story is that...

people who are different often suffer at the hands of others.

children learn by examples, not by the book.

life in the future will not necessarily be better.

most people don't appreciate the simple things in life.

At the end of the story, what event signals the end of the sun's visit?

The teacher calls the students inside.

The boys and girls play in the flowers.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens ever 7 years on Venus?

A rocket ship lands with one more settler

All of the trees stop growing

The sun explodes

The sun shines for one hour

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Margot different from the other children?

She is older than the other students

She is much taller than the other students

She has seen the sun when she lived on Earth

She danced in the rain

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CCSS.RL.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does Margot refuse to shower in the shower rooms?

Water will affect her skin

Other students ridicule her and single her out.

She wants the others to know she is not like them.

It reminds her of the constant rain she has come to hate

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CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The other children dislike Margot because she...

has red hair and blue eyes.

does not join in their games

claims to have seen the sun.

was born on Venus.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The day the rain stops, what do the children experience first?

a quick rise in temperature

an avalanche, a tornado and a hurricane

guilt about what they did to Margot

a tremendous silence

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the children react to the sunny day?

They are fearful because they don’t understand it

They run and shout with pleasure

They all begin to cry at once

They won’t listen to their teacher’s warning about time.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

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30 sec • 1 pt

How do the children react when they remember about Margot?

They become fearful for her safety.

They are jealous about her knowledge

They feel shame and embarrassment.

They feel a new affection for her

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

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All Summer in a Day

What happens ever 7 years on Venus?

How is Margot different from the other children?

Why does Margot refuse to shower in the shower rooms?

The other children dislike Margot because she...

The day the rain stops, what do the children experience first?

How do the children react to the sunny day?

How do the children react when they remember about Margot?

Why are the students on Venus?

Margot’s “biggest crime” was that—

Who wrote the poem, “I think the sun is a flower/That blooms for just an hour”?

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