Characters
Who is the girl from Earth who remembers the sun?
Margot
On which planet does the story take place?
Venus
What do the children do to Margot before the sun comes out?
Lock her in a closet
What does the sun symbolize in the story?
Hope, happiness, life, freedom
Who says, “It’s like a penny, a gold penny, it’s just a little circle of gold in the sky”?
Margot
Which character leads the other children in locking Margot in the closet?
William
How is the weather described on Venus most of the time?
Rainy
How do the children react when the sun finally comes out?
They play joyfully, amazed by the light
What does the closet symbolize?
Isolation, exclusion, cruelty
What do the children notice about the sun when it comes out?
It makes everything bright, warm, and beautiful
How do the children treat Margot before the sun appears?
They are mean and/or jealous.
How often does the sun appear on Venus?
Once every 7 years
What happens when the rain returns?
The children remember Margot is locked in the closet and feel guilty
What is the theme of jealousy in the story?
Children’s envy leads them to act cruelly
Which word describes the children’s treatment of Margot?
Cruel or jealous
Which character remembers the sun vividly?
Margot
Why is the classroom described as “stifling” for Margot?
The children are crowded and she feels trapped.
Why is Margot unable to see the sun?
The children locked her in the closet
How does Bradbury show the fleeting nature of happiness?
The sun appears briefly and then disappears
What detail shows how rare the sun is on Venus?
It appears only once every seven years
Why do the other children resent Margot?
She is different, remembers the sun, and doesn’t fit in.
How does the setting affect the children’s behavior toward Margot?
Their jealousy makes them cruel.
How does the story end?
The children silently realize their cruelty after the sun disappears
How does the story explore memory vs. experience?
Margot remembers the sun, while the other children have never seen it
How does the story show the contrast between Earth and Venus?
Margot remembers sunlight on Earth, while Venus is rainy and dark