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Chapter 15: All Summer in a Day (Supplementary) — Online MCQ Test

Q: Where is the story 'All Summer in a Day' set?

Answer: B. On Venus — The story is set on Venus, where it rains almost all the time and the sun appears only rarely.

Q: How often does the sun shine on Venus in the story?

Answer: C. Once in seven years for one hour — Bradbury states that the sun appears for only one hour every seven years.

Q: Why is Margot different from the other children on Venus?

Answer: B. She has seen the sun on Earth and remembers it — Margot had lived on Earth and experienced sunlight, unlike the children born on Venus.

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Chapter 15: All Summer in a Day (Supplementary) — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board CLASS 12th ENGLISH — Chapter 15: All Summer in a Day (Supplementary), with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Where is the story 'All Summer in a Day' set?

A. On Mars
B. On Venus ✓
C. On Jupiter
D. On Earth

Answer: B. On Venus
The story is set on Venus, where it rains almost all the time and the sun appears only rarely.

How often does the sun shine on Venus in the story?

A. Every day for one hour
B. Once a year for one day
C. Once in seven years for one hour ✓
D. Once in ten years for two hours

Answer: C. Once in seven years for one hour
Bradbury states that the sun appears for only one hour every seven years.

Why is Margot different from the other children on Venus?

A. She is younger than all the others
B. She has seen the sun on Earth and remembers it ✓
C. She is afraid of rain
D. She was born on Venus and dislikes school

Answer: B. She has seen the sun on Earth and remembers it
Margot had lived on Earth and experienced sunlight, unlike the children born on Venus.

Which incident best reveals the children's cruelty?

A. They listen silently to the teacher
B. They invite Margot to play in the rain
C. They shove Margot into the closet and forget her ✓
D. They cry when the sun appears

Answer: C. They shove Margot into the closet and forget her
Their deliberate act of locking Margot away shows their jealousy and cruelty most clearly.

In the end, why is the children's happiness incomplete?

A. The sun disappears too quickly and rain returns
B. They cannot remember the day after it ends
C. They realize Margot missed the only hour of sunshine ✓
D. The teacher cancels the outdoor activity

Answer: C. They realize Margot missed the only hour of sunshine
Their joy is shadowed by the guilt of remembering that Margot was left behind in the closet while the sun shone.

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