All Summer in a Day

In "All Summer in a Day" what does Margot mean when she says," But this is the day, the scientists predict, they say, they know, the sun..."

• The sun appears at a predictable time on Venus

• The scientists are playing a joke on the people of Venus

• Margot remembers the last time the sun appeared on Venus

What do the details in this passage tell you about the author's purpose?

• He wishes to call readers to action

• He wishes to create a mood

• He wishes to amuse

What do the details in this passage tell you about Bradbury's purpose?

• He wishes to entertain

• He wishes to persuade

• He wishes to question

Why does Margot refuse to shower or let the water touch her head?

• She would rather be dirty than clean

• She throws tantrums to get her way

• She is being driven crazy by the rain.

How do the children show their disrespect for Margot?

• The lose her in the tunnel

• They force her to take a shower

• They lock her in a closet

Why do the children say "Yes!" when their teacher asks, "Are we all here?"

• They do not want to wait for Margot

• They are afraid to tell what they did

• They want Margot to miss the sun

What does the following passage tell you about the setting:

• The children have put their beds outside

• Venus is covered in thick vegetation

• The vegetation on Venus can talk.

What does a reader learn in the exposition of "All Summer in a Day"?

• Margot is a nine year old girl living on Mars in the distant future where it rains all day.

• Margot is a 12 year old boy who is living on Venus in the past and has to wear protective space suits.

• Margot is a nine year old girl who lives on Venus in the distant future where it rains all day.

• Margot is living on Earth and her parents want to take her to Venus.

What do the children do to Margot before the suns comes out?

• lock her in the cafeteria

• lock her in a car

• lock her in a closet

• take her outside to wait for the sun

What type of external conflict are they experiencing with the rain?

• character vs. character

• character vs. nature

• character vs. society