All Summer in a Day questions

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

• A rushed

• Ⓡ danced

• trickled

• laughed

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

When the rain stops, why does the author use the words "avalanche," "tornado, "hurricane," and "volcanic eruption"?

• to stress that the rain is very loud

• ℗ to describe the weather on the planet

• O to explain why seeing the sun is important

• O to show that the children are often in danger

What is the main reason the children dislike Margot?

• A She is able to write poetry.

• ℗ She comes from a different planet.

• O She remembers what the sun is like.

• She does not play games with them.

How is the setting important in the story?

• A The rain causes the children to be angry and upset.

• ® The characters disagree about what is going to happen.

• O The children lock up Margot because they are at school.

• The plot centers around the unusual weather on the planet.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

At the end of the story, the children remember they left Margot in a closet. Why is the description of what they do next important in the story?

• A It shows they are afraid she is injured.

• Ⓡ It shows they feel guilty about their behavior.

• O It shows they are glad she missed seeing the sun.

• It shows they think they are going to get into trouble.