The Shortest Day - A Winter Solstice Tale
Questions:
5
Grade:
2
Words:
40
One chilly day, Tim noticed it got dark early. "Why is it night already?" he asked Grandma. "Today is Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year," she replied. "Oh! So tomorrow will be longer?" Tim asked. "Yes," Grandma smiled.
Question 1
What does 'Winter Solstice' mean?
A
The longest day of the year
B
The first day of winter
C
A kind of festival
D
The shortest day of the year
Explanation. 'Winter Solstice' refers to the day of the year with the shortest period of daylight, symbolizing the peak of winter.
E
A type of snowfall
Question 2
Why did Tim think it was night already?
A
Because he woke up late
B
Because it was the Winter Solstice
Explanation. Tim thought it was night already because it was the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, so it got dark early.
C
Because the power was out
D
Because he was inside a dark room
E
Because he was wearing sunglasses
Question 3
What will happen to the day after Winter Solstice?
A
It will be shorter
B
It will be the same length
C
It will be longer
Explanation. After the Winter Solstice, the days start getting longer again.
D
It will snow
E
It will be the longest day of the year
Question 4
What did Grandma tell Tim about the Winter Solstice?
A
It's a festival
B
It's the longest day of the year
C
It's the shortest day of the year
Explanation. Grandma told Tim that the Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year.
D
It's a kind of snowfall
E
It's a type of food
Question 5
Is the Winter Solstice the longest day of the year?
A
Yes
B
No
Explanation. No, the Winter Solstice is not the longest day of the year. It is, in fact, the shortest day of the year.
C
Sometimes
D
Only in summer
E
Only in winter
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