There Will Come Soft Rains Reading Check

What is the significance of the date repeatedly mentioned in the story?

• It's supposed to indicate that the story is taking place in the future

• It marks the beginning of summer

• It's the same date as the end of World War II

• It's when the automated systems were installed

Which of the following best describes the house in the story?

• A partially functioning automated home

• A fully automated house continuing to function without humans

• A simple house with basic technology

• A house controlled by artificial intelligence

What do the five silhouettes on the west wall of the house represent?

• Decorative paintings

• Security cameras

• Nuclear shadows of the family who lived there

• Automated cleaning robots

What is the primary theme of Sara Teasdale's poem recited by the house?

• The beauty of technology

• The power of nature over mankind

• The importance of family

• The destruction of war

How does the house respond to potential intruders?

• By calling the police

• By shutting down completely

• By activating defensive weapons

• By closing windows and raising shades

What ultimately causes the house's destruction?

• A nuclear explosion

• An electrical malfunction from the basement

• A cleaning solvent fire after a tree branch crashed into the kitchen

• A lightning strike that lit the trees in the backyard on fire

Which detail suggests that a nuclear war has occurred?

• The automated systems failing

• The radioactive glow from the ruined city

• The empty streets

• The constant rain

What happens to the dog in the story?

• It escapes the house

• It becomes part of the house

• It dies after becoming frenzied

• It survives the fire

How does the house attempt to save itself from the fire?

• By calling the fire department

• By sealing all exits

• By spraying water and fire suppressant

• By shutting down all systems

What is the final action of the house?

• Playing music

• Making breakfast

• Cleaning the rooms

• Announcing the date