A Sound of Thunder

What does Eckels do in the past that has far-reaching consequences?

• He steps off the path and kills a butterfly.

• He shoots a dinosaur.

• He kills another person on the safari.

When Eckels returns from the world of dinosaurs, what is different about the present? You may select more than one answer.

• The language on the company's sign has changed.

• Deutscher, not Keith, has won the presidential election.

• Everything is in black and white.

What is the "sound of thunder" at the end of the story?

• Travis shooting Eckels.

• Eckels has flatulence.

• There is a storm outside.

How would you characterize the business practices of Time Safari, Inc.?

• It is corrupt because it bribes government officials in order to operate.

• It is corrupt because it makes people think they are going back in time, but it is just holograms.

• It is a corrupt business that takes money from people and doesn't do what they claim they will do.

Why does Travis kill Eckels?

• Travis blames Eckels for altering the future.

• Travis thinks Eckels voted for Deutscher.

• Travis was bored hunting animals and he invented a new game where he hunts people.

Which of the following are examples of foreshadowing? You may select more than one answer.

• "We're lucky. If Deutscher had gotten in, we'd have the worst kind of dictatorship."

• "A little error here would multiply in 60 million years, all out of proportion."

• "I'm warning you, Eckels, I might kill you yet."

What theme, or message, is the author conveying through this story?

• Every action has consequences, and people need to take responsibility for their actions.

• One mistake in the past could not change the future.

• People cannot change the future so why worry about something with we cannot control.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Which is more expendable in a jungle, a book or bug repellent?

• a book

• bug repellent

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Which is probably stagnating, a weed-filled pond or a flowing stream?

• a weed-filled pond

• a flowing stream

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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If I correlate information, do I throw it out or see how it fits together?

• throw it out

• see how it fits together

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4