Vocabulary
Read the following sentence.
"Well don't wait around here!" cried the boy savagely.
What is the meaning of the word savagely?
a. soft spoken
b. swiftly
c. animal-like
d. courageous
c. animal-like
Read the sentence from the story.
She was a very frail girl who looked as if she had been lost in the rain for years.
Which word below is a synonym for frail?
A. smart
B. unusual
C. wet
D. fragile
D. fragile
How do the other children regard Margot at the beginning of the story?
A. They admire Margot for being so unique.
B. They pity Margot for her sun-filled childhood.
C. They envy Margot for her unusual experiences.
D. They appreciate Margot for teaching them new things.
C. They envy Margot for her unusual experiences.
Based on what you’ve read in the story, drawing on evidence of Margot’s personality, how will she react when let out of the closet?
A. She will yell and scream at her class mates.
B. She will go out and play in the rain.
C. She will complain to the teacher.
D. She will cry by herself.
A. She will yell and scream at her class mates.
What does the phrase "like escaped animals from their caves" imply about the sun's impact on the children? (Paragraph 60)
A. The sun makes the children violent.
B. The sun makes the children feel free.
C. The sun turns the children against each other.
D. The sun causes the children to understand Margot.
B. The sun makes the children feel free.
Read the following sentence.
They looked at everything and savored everything.
What is the meaning of the word savored?
a. refused
b. shunned
c. enjoyed
d. ridiculed
c. enjoyed
What does the author's use of figurative language in paragraph 23 reveal about Margot?
A. Margot has become angry and violent from the lack of sun on Venus.
B. Margot has gained confidence and strength from her new home on Venus.
C. Margot has lost strength and energy because of the constant rain on Venus.
D. Margot has learned to overcome challenges and disappointments because of her life on Venus.
C. Margot has lost strength and energy because of the constant rain on Venus.
Which statement best expresses a theme of "All Summer in a Day"?
A. Following the crowd can lead to cruel actions that one will later regret.
B. Following the crowd can give people the courage to try new things.
C. Following the crowd can make people afraid to be independent.
D. Following the crowd can result in damage to the environment.
A. Following the crowd can lead to cruel actions that one will later regret.
Who is the protagonist?
a. William
b. Margot
c. the teacher
d. Julie
b. Margot
Why does the author describe the color of the landscape in paragraph 59?
A. to illustrate the way sun is harming Venus's natural wonders
B. to illustrate the natural beauty that the rain creates on Venus
C. to illustrate that the children were right to hide Margot from the sun
D. to illustrate how the sun revealed the truth of life on Venus to the children
B. to illustrate the natural beauty that the rain creates on Venus
Read the following sentence.
They stopped running and stood in the great jungle that covered Venus, that grew and never stopped growing tumultuously.
What is the meaning of tumultuously?
a. disorganized
b. organized
c. steady
d. horizontal
a. disorganized
"But then they always awoke to the tattering drum."
How does the figurative language in this sentence impact the meaning?
A. Bradbury appeals to the reader’s sense of sight to emphasize the gathering of drummers.
B. Bradbury appeals to the reader’s sense of hearing to emphasize the endless sound of rain.
C. Bradbury appeals to the reader’s sense of touch to emphasize the children’s amazement.
D. Bradbury appeals to the reader’s sense of smell to emphasize the scent of morning rain.
B. Bradbury appeals to the reader’s sense of hearing to emphasize the endless sound of rain.
How does the setting influence the story?
A. The setting allows for the portrayal of diverse characters.
B. The setting is a central force in the conflict of the story.
C. The setting portrays an unhabituated land.
D. The setting is an analogy for the protagonist.
B. The setting is a central force in the conflict of the story.
What type of character is William.
a. static
b. foil
c. main
d. dependent
b. foil
What could be an alternate title for the story?
A. A Rainy Day
B. The Storm of the Century
C. The Worst Day Ever
D. Underground School
C. The Worst Day Ever
It had been raining for seven years, thousands upon thousands of days compounded and filled from one end to the other with rain, with the drum and gush of water, with the sweet crystal fall of of showers and concussion of storms so heavy they were tidal waves come over the islands.
What is the meaning of the word compounded?
a. decreased
b. averaged
c. added together
d. reduced
c. added together
Bradbury uses figurative language in the following quote describing the jungle on Venus:
"It was a nest of octopi clustering up great arms." What image does he convey?
A. There is a jungle with octopi gathered in it.
B. The jungle is dense and trees are wound together.
C. The jungle is full of nests from various animals.
D. The jungle is a barren wasteland of sand.
B. The jungle is dense and trees are wound together.
How do the other students feel about Margot?
A. They want to be her friend but don't know how.
B. They ignore her because she’s different.
C. They're mean to her because they're jealous.
D. They like her but think she’s too pretty
C. They're mean to her because they're jealous.
Why doesn't Margot play with her classmates?
a. she is older
b. she is smarter
c. she does not feel like she fits in
d. she doesn't like them
c. she does not feel like she fits in
In what way is Margot similar to the immigrants described in the text excerpt “Immigrants”?
A. She is locked up.
B. She just arrived on Venus.
C. She wants to go back.
D. She has left her homeland.
A. She is locked up.
It had been raining for seven years, thousands upon thousands of days compounded and filled from one end to the other with rain, with the drum and gush of water, with the sweet crystal fall of of showers and concussion of storms so heavy they were tidal waves come over the islands.
What is the meaning of the word concussion?
a. a violent shock from a heavy blow
b. an accident
c. an altercation
d. a sprain
a. a violent shock from a heavy blow
How does the line, "She was an old photograph dusted from an album" represent the authors use of figurative language?
A. The author appeals to our emotions.
B. The author tells us that she is alone.
C. The author appeals to our sense of sight.
D. The author tells us that he took a picture of her.
C. The author appeals to our sense of sight.
What can the reader infer from the comment Margot's classmate makes:
"It was all a joke wasn't it? Nothing. Nothing’s going to happen.”
A. They don't believe the sun will come out.
B. They think Margot made her poem up.
C. They know they won’t get in trouble for locking her in the closet.
D. They don't think they will be allowed to go outside.
C. They know they won’t get in trouble for locking her in the closet.
What is Margot's main goal in the story?
a. to make friends
b. to make the honor roll
c. to win an award
d. to remember, see, and experience the sun
d. to remember, see, and experience the sun
Why would an immigrant tell the officer the town they lived in when asked their name?
A. They didn't want anyone to know their real name. B. They were scared they'd get deported.
C. It was considered patriotic to be named after your town.
D. They were confused by the rapid questioning.
A. They didn't want anyone to know their real name.