The Veldt Unit Questions

What is the main theme of 'The Veldt' by Ray Bradbury?

• The joy of childhood

• The dangers of modern technology

• The importance of family vacations

• The benefits of futuristic homes

What peculiar feature does the house in 'The Veldt' have?

• It is invisible

• It is completely automated

• It is underwater

• It can fly

Why is Lydia concerned about the walls of the nursery?

• They are too colorful

• They display a dangerous African veldt

• They are not childproof

• They are too high

What does George Hadley find in the nursery that concerns him?

• A broken toy

• His old wallet chewed and bloodied

• A hidden door

• A strange plant

What is the reaction of the children when their parents consider shutting down the house?

• They are confused

• They are hysterical

• They are excited

• They are indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the nursery's ability to create a realistic African veldt suggest about technology?

• It is unreliable

• It can fulfill any desire

• It is underappreciated

• It is inherently dangerous

How do George and Lydia feel about the nursery's effect on their children?

• Amused

• Worried

• Indifferent

• Proud

What ultimately happens to George and Lydia Hadley?

• They go on a vacation

• They fix the nursery

• They are attacked by the lions in the nursery

• They sell the house

What does David McClean suggest the Hadleys do with the nursery?

• Turn it into a bedroom

• Tear it down

• Sell it

• Upgrade it

What is the children's reaction to the idea of living without the house's technology?

• They are thrilled

• They are scared

• They are angry

• They are indifferent