Life on Venus
How long had it been raining on Venus?
7 years
Where did Margot move from?
Earth/Ohio
Triple Jeopardy!!
In Margot’s poem, what does she compare the sun to?
A flower
What important event happens every seven years on Venus?
The sun comes out
Who was the main bully in the story?
Williams
What caused the forests on Venus to be crushed over and over?
The constant heavy rain
Why was Margot different from the other children?
She remembered the sun
What does the author mean by “clear bead necklaces” falling from the roof?
Rain
What lesson do the children learn at the end of the story?
Their actions toward Margot were cruel
Where did the children lock Margot?
In a closet
Why did the children crowd around the windows?
They were waiting to see the sun
Double Jeopardy!!
What did Margot compare the sun to?
A penny and a fire
What mood is created when the world becomes completely silent?
Suspense, awe, or shock
How does the setting affect the children’s behavior?
The endless rain makes them frustrated, jealous, and emotional
What was the first sign that the rain was returning?
A raindrop landed in a girl’s hand
Describe how the weather changed when the rain finally stopped.
Everything became silent and still
Why did the children dislike Margot?
She was different and remembered what they could not
Explain why the author compares the children to “animals escaped from their caves.”
They were wild with excitement and freedom
Why is the ending considered powerful or sad?
Margot misses the sun because she was locked away
Why is the title All Summer in a Day important? (Think about why it would be titled this)
The sun only appears briefly, making one hour feel like an entire summer
What detail from the text shows that the rain on Venus was unusually powerful? (a type of wave)
The storms were described like tidal waves
What evidence from the story suggests Margot was unhappy living on Venus?
She avoided games, barely spoke, hated the rain, and wanted to return to Earth
Which simile is used to describe the children pressing against the window?
“Like so many roses, so many weeds”
What theme is revealed when the children realize Margot is still locked in the closet?
Guilt, regret, or the consequences of cruelty
What does the children’s silence at the end reveal about how they felt?
They felt ashamed and guilty