Understanding Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day"

The word that best describes how Margot's classmates feel about her at the beginning of the story is _______.

• jealous

• friendly

• afraid

• frightened

How do the other children regard Margot at the beginning of the story?

• They admire Margot for being so unique.

• They pity Margot for her sun-filled childhood.

• They envy Margot for her unusual experiences.

• They appreciate Margot for teaching them new things.

What does the phrase "like escaped animals from their caves" imply about the sun's impact on the children? (Paragraph 60)

• The sun makes the children violent.

• The sun makes the children feel free.

• The sun turns the children against each other.

• The sun causes the children to understand Margot.

Why does the author describe the color of the landscape in paragraph 59?

• to illustrate the way sun is harming Venus's natural wonders

• to illustrate the natural beauty that the rain creates on Venus

• to illustrate that the children were right to hide Margot from the sun

• to illustrate how the sun revealed the truth of life on Venus to the children

What does the author's use of figurative language in paragraph 23 reveal about Margot?

• Margot has become angry and violent from the lack of sun on Venus.

• Margot has gained confidence and strength from her new home on Venus.

• Margot has lost strength and energy because of the constant rain on Venus.

• Margot has learned to overcome challenges and disappointments because of her life on Venus.

Which statement best expresses a theme of "All Summer in a Day"?

• Following the crowd can lead to cruel actions that one will later regret.

• Following the crowd can give people the courage to try new things.

• Following the crowd can make people afraid to be independent.

• Following the crowd can result in damage to the environment.

Which of the following inferences about Margot is best supported by the passage below?

• Margot always receives the highest grades in her classes.

• Margot’s parents want to leave Venus, against their daughter’s wishes.

• Margot’s parents are wealthier than many of the other students’ families.

• Margot looked down on the other students because they were born on Venus.