WorksheetsAll Summer in a Day Comprehension Questions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why do the children move slowly and hesitate to see Margot at the end of the story?
they can't stand to see her pale face.
they know they will get in trouble now.
they are worried that Margot may not be where they left her.
they know they have done a cruel thing to her.
The children lock Margot in the closet because...
they want Margot to think only about the rain.
they don't want Margot to know about the warmth of the sun.
they are worried that Margot will get sunburned.
they are jealous of Margot for remembering what the sun is like.
"All Summer In a Day" takes place on the planet...
Mercury
Earth
Venus
Mars
Where did the children lock Margot?
in the uv room
outside in the rain
the classroom
the closet
When do the children remember that they locked Margot in the closet?
when their teacher asks about Margot.
while they wait for the sun.
after the sun faded and the rain returned.
while they are playing outside.
How did the children feel while waiting for the sun to appear?
Excited
Angry
Uninterested
Sad
Which piece of text evidence best supports how the children felt while waiting for the sun?
She knew they thought they remembered a warmness, like a blushing in the face, in the body, in the arms and legs, and trembling hands.
Now the rain was slackening, and the children were crushed in the great thick windows. "She'd better hurry, we'll miss it!"
And this was because she would play no games with them in the echoing tunnels of the underground city.
They all blinked at him and then, understanding, laughed and shook their heads.
How did Margot respond to her classmates locking her in the closet?
She fought back and tried to get out of the closet
They threatened to tell the teacher
She didn't fight back
Margot cried uncontrollably
Why are William and the children jealous of Margot?
She's a teacher's pet
She came from Earth and will likely return
Her family is wealthy
She's a great writer
Which event is part of the falling action?
Margot is pushed by William.
The children walk slowly back into the classroom
The students realize they left Margot in the closet.
They open the closet door.
Which event is in the rising action?
Margot was put in the closet.
The children looked out the window at the rain.
The students go outside to experience the sun.
All of the above
None of the above
Which statement best expresses a major theme of "All Summer In a Day"?
Following the crowd can lead to cruel actions that you will regret later.
Following the crowd can give people the courage to try new things.
Following the crowd can make people afraid to be independent.
Following the crowd can result in damage to the environment.
What is the main setting of 'All Summer in a Day'?
A) A futuristic Earth
B) A colony on Venus
C) A spaceship traveling to Mars
D) An underground city on Mercury
Why do the children dislike Margot in 'All Summer in a Day'?
A) She is new to the school and they don't know her well.
B) She remembers the sun from Earth, and they are envious.
C) She is the teacher's favorite student.
D) She refuses to play games with them.
What literary device is primarily used in 'All Summer in a Day' to emphasize the contrast between the sun and the rain?
A) Metaphor
B) Simile
C) Irony
D) Imagery
