What event in Rainfall Saves the Day marks the turning point in the story?

• Svaha remembers the last monsoon.

• The storm clouds begin to gather on the horizon.

• The family runs into the rain, joyful and drenched.

• Svaha’s father sells the cattle.

How does the setting of the drought contribute to the conflict in the story?

• The drought forces Svaha to leave her home.

• The drought causes the family to worry about their survival.

• The drought drives the family to work together.

• The drought makes the family feel hopeful.

What is the implied theme of Rainfall Saves the Day?

• The importance of teamwork during hard times.

• The power of nature to restore balance.

• The need for careful planning and preparation.

• The dangers of depending too much on the weather.

Which of the following best describes Svaha’s perspective when she sees the storm clouds gathering?

• She feels worried that the rain will not come.

• She feels fearful for her family’s safety.

• She feels a deep sense of hope and relief.

• She feels confused about what is happening.

How does the author use figurative language to describe the arrival of the rain?

• The rain is described as “dark clouds piling up heavy on the horizon.”

• Svaha feels “a rumble in her chest, where her heart ignites with hope.”

• The family feels “frantically trying to catch the cool mercy pouring down on them.”

• All of the above.

What does the word “frantically” most likely mean in the sentence “They brought out every jug, cup, and pot, frantically trying to catch the cool mercy pouring down on them”?

• Slowly and cautiously

• With great care

• In a confused or hurried manner

• With joy and excitement

What role does the character of Svaha’s father play in the story?

• He helps Svaha and her brothers run into the rain.

• He is responsible for providing the family’s food.

• He worries about the cattle and the family’s survival.

• He is the first to notice the storm approaching.

How does the author’s use of the word “reservoirs” help the reader understand the severity of the drought?

• It shows that the family has plenty of water to survive.

• It suggests that the drought has affected all aspects of the family’s life.

• It implies that the family is prepared for the storm.

• It means that the family is no longer worried about the drought.

What does Svaha’s reaction to the storm clouds suggest about her character?

• She is fearful and anxious about the rain.

• She is hopeful and ready to celebrate the return of the rain.

• She is cautious and unsure whether the storm will help.

• She is indifferent to the storm’s arrival.

What does the phrase “how quickly the earth forgave the withholding sky” suggest about the rain’s effect?

• The rain brings immediate relief and renewal.

• The rain is too late to make any difference.

• The rain causes further damage to the land.

• The rain takes longer than expected to arrive.