“There Will Come Soft Rains”, by Ray Bradbury

Quiz

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Answer the following questions in complete sentences regarding concepts from “There Will Come
Soft Rains”.

1. When did this story take place, and how many days passed from the beginning to the end of the
story? What was the weather like?

2. What do you think happened to the people?

3. Why do you think the dog died; base your answer on details from the story.

4. Who is the owner of the house and did he/she have any children? What clues in the story help you
answer the question?

5. Explain how the house died and how it tried to save itself.

6. Who is the main character in the story? Describe a problem and solution contained within the story.