All Summer in a Day Vocabulary

The children pressed to each other like so many roses, so many weeds, intermixed, peering out for a look at the hidden sun.

• defiant

• mixed together

• not matching

• excited

What does the word 'intermixed' mean in the context of the story?

• defiant

• mixed together

• not matching

• excited

In the story, what does the word 'apparatus' refer to?

• A machine or device

• A type of plant

• A group of people

• A weather condition

What is the meaning of 'tumultuously' as used in the story?

• Calmly

• Violently

• Quietly

• Happily

Which word best describes the children's feelings when the sun comes out?

• Indifferent

• Ecstatic

• Fearful

• Bored

What does 'resilient' mean in the context of the story?

• Flexible and strong

• Easily broken

• Unchanging

• Difficult to understand

What is the meaning of 'savor' as used in the story?

• To enjoy completely

• To ignore

• To waste

• To dislike

In the story, what does 'solemn' mean?

• Joyful

• Serious

• Confused

• Angry

What does 'surged' mean in the context of the story?

• Moved suddenly and powerfully

• Stopped completely

• Fell slowly

• Disappeared

What is the meaning of 'frail' as used in the story?

• Strong

• Delicate

• Heavy

• Bright