The Veldt Quiz

What is the setting of the nursery in the story "The Veldt"?

• A cold, snowy landscape

• An African veldt with a hot yellow sun

• A futuristic cityscape

• A quiet suburban neighborhood

What is George Hadley's reaction to the nursery?

• He is indifferent and unimpressed.

• He is excited and wants to play in the nursery.

• He is concerned because it feels too real.

• He is pleased with the technological advancement.

What did George Hadley feel when he thought about the room that conceived the lions?

• Fear and trepidation

• Admiration and amazement

• Indifference and boredom

• Anger and frustration

What did Lydia Hadley hear that George did not?

• The sound of vultures

• A scream

• The lions coming

• The sound of the water hole

What was George's reaction after Lydia bolted and ran from the lions?

• He cried with her

• He laughed

• He stayed calm and collected

• He scolded Lydia

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did the lions look like according to the text?

• They were small and harmless

• They were statuesque and motionless

• They were terrifyingly real with green-yellow eyes

• They were cartoonish and friendly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is George's reaction to Lydia's suggestion of shutting the whole house off?

• He agrees immediately because he feels the same.

• He is reluctant but agrees because he thinks Lydia has been working too hard.

• He dismisses the idea because he enjoys the house's conveniences.

• He is confused and doesn't know what to do.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does the house provide for the family?

• Only entertainment in the nursery.

• Basic necessities like food and clothing.

• Functions of a wife and mother, such as cooking, cleaning, and childcare.

• A place to escape from reality.

What does Lydia imply about her role in the house?

• She feels overworked and tired.

• She feels unnecessary and out of place.

• She is happy with the house taking care of everything.

• She wants to do more chores herself.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does George notice about the nursery door at the end of the passage?

• It opens by itself.

• It is locked securely.

• It trembles as if something had jumped against it from the other side.

• It is broken and needs to be repaired.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1