All Summer in a Day Comprehension Questions

Why do the children move slowly and hesitate to see Margot at the end of the story?

• they can't stand to see her pale face.

• they know they will get in trouble now.

• they are worried that Margot may not be where they left her.

• they know they have done a cruel thing to her.

The children lock Margot in the closet because...

• they want Margot to think only about the rain.

• they don't want Margot to know about the warmth of the sun.

• they are worried that Margot will get sunburned.

• they are jealous of Margot for remembering what the sun is like.

"All Summer In a Day" takes place on the planet...

• Mercury

• Earth

• Venus

• Mars

Where did the children lock Margot?

• in the uv room

• outside in the rain

• the classroom

• the closet

When do the children remember that they locked Margot in the closet?

• when their teacher asks about Margot.

• while they wait for the sun.

• after the sun faded and the rain returned.

• while they are playing outside.

How did the children feel while waiting for the sun to appear?

• Excited

• Angry

• Uninterested

• Sad

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which piece of text evidence best supports how the children felt while waiting for the sun?

• She knew they thought they remembered a warmness, like a blushing in the face, in the body, in the arms and legs, and trembling hands. 

• Now the rain was slackening, and the children were crushed in the great thick windows. "She'd better hurry, we'll miss it!"

• And this was because she would play no games with them in the echoing tunnels of the underground city. 

• They all blinked at him and then, understanding, laughed and shook their heads.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

How did Margot respond to her classmates locking her in the closet?

• She fought back and tried to get out of the closet

• They threatened to tell the teacher

• She didn't fight back

• Margot cried uncontrollably

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why are William and the children jealous of Margot?

• She's a teacher's pet

• She came from Earth and will likely return

• Her family is wealthy

• She's a great writer

Which event is part of the falling action?

• Margot is pushed by William.

• The children walk slowly back into the classroom

• The students realize they left Margot in the closet.

• They open the closet door.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5