The Rain Came Down

Why does the author write that it has been raining for "thousands upon thousands of days" and that a"a thousand forests had been crushed under the rain"?

• To show how much the children want to see the sun.

• To contrast Margot's and Williams feeling about the sun.

• To emphasize what seven years of rain must seem like.

• To express what the landscape of Venus really looks like.

What is the main theme of the story 'The Rain Came Down'?

• A) The power of nature

• B) The importance of family

• C) The struggle for survival

• D) The beauty of rain

Which literary device is predominantly used in the phrase 'the rain came down in sheets'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

In the context of 'The Rain Came Down', what does the rain symbolize?

• A) Cleansing

• B) Destruction

• C) Renewal

• D) Sadness

What effect does the rain have on the characters in 'The Rain Came Down'?

• A) It brings them joy

• B) It causes conflict

• C) It unites them

• D) It makes them reflective

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'downpour' in the context of 'The Rain Came Down'?

• A) The downpour was light and refreshing.

• B) The downpour lasted only a few minutes.

• C) The downpour caused the streets to flood.

• D) The downpour was a gentle mist.

What is the tone of the story 'The Rain Came Down'?

• A) Optimistic

• B) Melancholic

• C) Humorous

• D) Suspenseful

How does the author describe the setting in 'The Rain Came Down'?

• A) Bright and sunny

• B) Dark and stormy

• C) Calm and peaceful

• D) Cold and snowy

Which character in 'The Rain Came Down' is most affected by the rain?

• A) The protagonist

• B) The antagonist

• C) A minor character

• D) The narrator

What is the significance of the title 'The Rain Came Down'?

• A) It highlights the unpredictability of weather

• B) It foreshadows the events of the story

• C) It describes the main event

• D) It symbolizes the climax