"All Summer in a Day" Full Quiz

Where does the story take place?

• On Earth

• On Mars

• On Venus

• On the Moon

Why do the children live underground?

• The surface is too cold

• The surface is covered in lava

• The sun never comes out

• It rains all the time on Venus

How often does the sun come out on Venus in the story?

• Every day

• Once a year

• Once every seven years

• Once every month

What do the other children do to Margot before the sun comes out?

• Invite her to play

• Lock her in a closet

• Give her a present

• Ask her to tell a story

Why is Margot different from the other children?

• She has special powers

• She grew up on Earth and remembers the sun

• She can control the weather

• She never talks to anyone

How do the children feel after they realize what they’ve done to Margot?

• Angry

• Sad

• Indifferent

• Happy

What is a main theme of the story?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Life on other planets

• Jealousy and cruelty

• Bravery and adventure

Why do the children act cruelly toward Margot?

• She always brags

• They are jealous of her memories of the sun

• She is the teacher's favorite

• She is mean to them

What do the children do at the very end of the story?

• Go home happily

• Tell the teacher about the sun

• Open the closet where Margot is locked

• Laugh at Margot

What does the word “slacken” most likely mean in this sentence? “…and the rain slackened, and the sun came out.”

• Stopped suddenly

• Got louder

• Fell harder

• Became less intense