The Veldt Test

What is the primary setting of "The Veldt"?

• A spaceship

• A futuristic house

• A school

• A desert

What is the purpose of the nursery in the Hadley house?

• To provide a place for the children to sleep

• To help the children with their homework

• To create realistic virtual environments for the children to play in

• To store the children's toys

What is the predominant scene in the nursery?

• A forest

• A beach

• A veldt in Africa

• A snowy mountain

What creatures are seen in the veldt simulation?

• Tigers and elephants

• Lions and vultures

• Bears and wolves

• Giraffes and zebras

How do George and Lydia Hadley feel about the nursery initially?

• They are impressed by its realism

• They are frightened by its realism

• They are indifferent

• They are unaware of its existence

What sound do George and Lydia repeatedly hear coming from the nursery?

• Children's laughter

• Roaring lions

• Thunderstorms

• Classical music

Why do George and Lydia become concerned about the nursery?

• It is malfunctioning and displaying inappropriate scenes

• It is too expensive to maintain

• The children spend too much time in it

• They feel it has replaced their role as parents

How do Peter and Wendy react to the idea of turning off the nursery?

• They are indifferent

• They are supportive

• They are upset and resistant

• They are excited to try something new

Who is David McClean?

• A neighbor

• A psychologist

• A teacher

• A technician

What recommendation does David McClean give to the Hadleys?

• To turn off the nursery

• To move to a new house

• To spend more time with their children

• To upgrade the nursery