All Summer in a Day

For how many years had it been raining on Venus according to the text?

• Seven years

• Nine years

• Four years

• Two years

What did Margot write about in her poem?

• The rain on Venus

• The sun being like a lemon

• The children playing in the sun

• Her memories of Earth

What is the main theme of the excerpt from "All Summer in a Day"?

• The excitement of a holiday

• The anticipation of the sun coming out

• The sadness of continuous rain

• The joy of playing in the rain

How did the children react when the rain seemed to be stopping?

• They were indifferent

• They were upset

• They were doubtful

• They were excited

What simile does Margot use to describe the sun in her poem?

• A blushing face

• A warm embrace

• A lemon

• A clear bead necklace

What was the weather like in the story?

• The sun was shining brightly.

• It was a clear and warm day.

• The rain was slackening.

• It was snowing heavily.

How did Margot appear to the other children?

• She seemed energetic and lively.

• She looked like a frail girl who had been lost in the rain for years.

• She was cheerful and talkative.

• She was indifferent to the rain and the other children.

What did Margot compare the sun to?

• A penny.

• A fire in the stove.

• A bright light bulb.

• A shiny coin.

Why did the children say Margot was lying about the sun?

• Because they thought she was too young to remember.

• Because they had never seen the sun themselves.

• Because they were jealous of her memories.

• Because they believed the sun was like a penny.

What did Margot refuse to do a month ago?

• Go outside in the rain.

• Shower in the school shower rooms.

• Sing about the sun and the summer.

• Play games with the other children.