Quiz on 'Rain in Summer' by H.W Longfellow

What do people do when it rains heavily?

• They stay indoors

• They go out to work

• They enjoy the rain

• They play outside

What does the rain do to the weather?

• Increases dust

• Dries the surroundings

• Cools the weather

• Makes it hotter

What is the poet watching from his portico?

• The sun

• The rain

• The clouds

• The street

What does the rainwater flow like in the gutter?

• Like a stream

• Like a gentle breeze

• Like a waterfall

• Like a roaring river

What sound do the raindrops make on the roof?

• Like a whisper

• Like a clap

• Like the tramp of hoofs

• Like a drum

What happens to the dust when it rains?

• It gets blown away

• It gets washed away

• It stays the same

• It becomes mud

What does the poet compare the sound of rain to?

• The sound of thunder

• The sound of footsteps

• The sound of music

• The sound of laughter

What do slum dwellers experience during a heavy downpour?

• Fun and games

• Joy and happiness

• Destruction and loss

• Peace and calm

What does the poet say about the summer before the rain?

• It is pleasant and cool

• It is windy and cold

• It is dusty and hot

• It is rainy and wet

What does the rain do to the air according to the poet?

• Cleans it

• Makes it dry

• Makes it dirty

• Makes it heavy