All Summer in a Day

How do the other children regard Margot at the beginning of the story?

• They admire Margot for being so unique.

• They pity Margot for her sun-filled childhood.

• They envy Margot for her unusual experiences.

• They appreciate Margot for teaching them new things.

What does the phrase "like escaped animals from their caves" imply about the sun's impact on the children? (Paragraph 60)

• The sun makes the children violent.

• The sun makes the children feel free.

• The sun turns the children against each other.

• The sun causes the children to understand Margot.

Why does the author describe the color of the landscape in paragraph 59?

• to illustrate the way sun is harming Venus's natural wonders

• to illustrate the natural beauty that the rain creates on Venus

• to illustrate that the children were right to hide Margot from the sun

• to illustrate how the sun revealed the truth of life on Venus to the children

What does the author's use of figurative language in paragraph 23 reveal about Margot?

• Margot has become angry and violent from the lack of sun on Venus.

• Margot has gained confidence and strength from her new home on Venus.

• Margot has lost strength and energy because of the constant rain on Venus.

• Margot has learned to overcome challenges and disappointments because of her life on Venus.

Which statement best expresses a theme of "All Summer in a Day"?

• Following the crowd can lead to cruel actions that one will later regret.

• Following the crowd can give people the courage to try new things.

• Following the crowd can make people afraid to be independent.

• Following the crowd can result in damage to the environment.

How does the author use character change, the resolution, or literary devices to reveal theme in "All Summer in a Day"?

Margot moved from Earth to Venus. How can major changes in people's lives affect their views and the way they think about the world? Discuss a time when you were influenced by a major change in your life.

Margot's perspective is different from all of the other children's perspectives. When have you expressed an opinion that your friends did not agree with? How did they respond to your unique way of thinking?

Why do people form opinions about unfamiliar people and places? How did the children form opinions about Margot based on her experiences? What are some prejudices you may have about unfamiliar people or places?

The children robbed Margot of a chance to experience the sun when they locked her in the closet. Were you ever prevented from having an amazing experience? If you could relive that moment, what would you do?