A Sound of Thunder

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What is the theme of 'A Sound of Thunder'?

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Every action, big or small, has lasting consequences.

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How does Mr. Travis punish Eckels for stepping off the path?

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He makes Eckels go collect the bullets from the T-Rex.

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What is the penalty for disobeying instruction while on safari?

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$10,000 and government action.

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How does Time Safari Inc. attempt to keep hunters from changing time?

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They use an antigravity path, oxygen masks, and mark animals with red paint.

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What does Travis mean by 'a billion others yet unborn are throttled in the womb'?

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Another word for 'throttled' is 'strangled'.

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What is the significance of the time travel concept in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

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It illustrates how small changes can have massive impacts on the future.

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What role does the character Eckels play in the story?

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Eckels is a hunter who represents the consequences of careless actions.

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What is the main conflict in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

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The conflict revolves around the dangers of time travel and its consequences.

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How does the author use foreshadowing in the story?

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Foreshadowing is used to hint at the disastrous consequences of Eckels' actions.

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What is the setting of 'A Sound of Thunder'?

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The story is set in a future where time travel is possible, specifically during the age of dinosaurs.