The Flying Machine - Ray Bradbury

What is the setting of the story?

• A.D. 400 in a time of peace in China

• A.D. 400 in a time of war in China

• August 4, 2026 after a nuclear war

• A time warp between medieval and present worlds.

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Which does the Emperor say are miracles? (select 3)

• The sweet air

• The taste of the tea

• The sun has risen

• A man has been seen flying

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After seeing the flying man, what did the Emperor's gaze travel to?

• His eyes remained on the sky

• His palace

• The Great Wall of China

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What does the Emperor order to be done to the flying man?

• He should be greatly rewarded

• He should be executed

• He should be honored in the city streets

• He should be banished from the city

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What figures are shown in the Emperor's wind up machine?

• Technological elements such as airplanes, trains, etc.

• Natural elements such as birds, fountains, and trees.

• Historical elements such as scrolls, beautiful jewels, etc.

Why does the Emperor fear the flying machine?

• It could allow people with evil intentions to enter their lands.

• He doesn't understand it, and that make him fearful.

• He fears that men will crash and die while using the machine.

• He fears that his people will use the machine to leave his land.

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What becomes of the flying man and his machine?

• The man is spared and his machine is taken by the Emperor.

• The man is executed and his machine is burned and buried with him.

• The man is spared after pleading for his life.

• He escapes over the wall with his machine.

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How does the Emperor justify his actions against the flying man?

• Taking the life of one man could save millions of lives.

• The man was breaking a law; therefore he must die.

• The man should have considered it an honor to die for his country.

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What trait led the Emperor to make the decision to execute the man and destroy his invention. He says he was not merciful, he was:

• Compassionate

• Loyal

• Afraid

• Practical

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Which theme is best portrayed in this story?

• Flying machines can be successful, but not everyone will be pleased.

• Rulers are always unkind to their citizens.

• Some inventions can be used for both good an evil.

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