The Veldt

Front

Why do the children strongly oppose turning off the nursery?

Back

They are more connected to the nursery than they are connected to their parents.

Front

Based on the story, which technological advantage does Bradbury think could be the most harmful?

Back

An entertainment room that replaces your father or mother for affection.

Front

What word best describes Bradbury’s tone (attitude) toward the increasing use of technology?

Back

Admonishing

Front

What does technology do, according to Lydia?

Back

Makes her feel useless

Front

Which one of the following is NOT an example of foreshadowing in the story? Options: "They almost got us!" Lydia says when the lions run towards them at the beginning of the story., At dinner they ate alone, for Wendy and Peter were at a special plastic carnival., "What is that?" Lydia asked.  "An old wallet of mine . . . there were drops of saliva on it. . .", "Those screams- they sound familiar."

Back

At dinner they ate alone, for Wendy and Peter were at a special plastic carnival.

Front

What is being inferred by the following line from the end of the story?  "And suddenly they realized why those other screams had sounded familiar."

Back

They heard their own screams

Front

What can be inferred about the children's answer when they deny Africa is in the nursery, but the parents saw it earlier?

Back

The children are lying, and Wendy ran ahead to change the room scene.

Front

Which one of the following DOES NOT contain a message the author wanted to teach in this story? Spoiled children can be violent., Humans should not allow technology to control them., Parents must have and maintain rules for their children., The children of the future should be allowed to create without restrictions.

Back

The children of the future should be allowed to create without restrictions.

Front

Which literary device is used in the quote: "'I don't imagine the room will like being turned off.'"?

Back

Personification