Exploring Themes in All Summer in a Day

In a classroom on Venus, where it rains continuously, children eagerly await the sun's rare appearance. Margot, who remembers the sun from Earth, is isolated by her peers. When the sun finally appears, the children play outside, but Margot is locked in a closet. As the rain returns, the children regret their actions and release Margot.

What is the primary setting of the story?

• Earth

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

How long has it been raining on Venus?

• 10 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

Why is Margot different from the other children?

• She is older than them

• She likes the rain

• She is a teacher

• She remembers the sun from Earth

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

• They ignore her

• They lock her in a closet

• They play with her

• They take her outside

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How do the children react when the rain stops and the sun comes out?

• They go to sleep

• They stay inside

• They run outside excitedly

• They start crying

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What do the children do during the brief period of sunlight?

• They play and enjoy the sun

• They go to sleep

• They read books

• They hide inside

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What happens to the weather after the children experience the sun?

• It stays sunny

• It starts snowing

• The rain returns

• It becomes windy

How do the children feel after realizing they left Margot in the closet?

• Indifferent

• Angry

• Happy

• Guilty

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the children's reaction when they see the first raindrop after the sun?

• They laugh

• They cry

• They ignore it

• They run away

What do the children do after the rain starts again?

• They start crying

• They go back inside

• They look for Margot

• They continue playing