A Sound of Thunder

The scene that depicts how horrifying the dinosaur is contributes to the plot by —

• making the careless actions Eckels takes seem believable despite the risks they pose

• demonstrating why adventurous people would want to sign up for the safari

• explaining why Travis and the desk clerk warn Eckels about the danger of the hunt

• indicating that hunting a dinosaur is more challenging than hunting other game

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Which conclusion can a reader draw about Eckels, based on his characterization in the selection?

• He doesn’t think through his actions to analyze their possible consequences.

• He is a rule follower and he is concerned about the safety of others.

• He is a pompous rich man, but he respects Mr. Travis’s authority.

• He is a timid person who doesn’t want to take any risks.

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Which is the best theme statement for “A Sound of Thunder”?

• Stepping carelessly can lead to negative outcomes.

• Follow directions to avoid negatively affecting democracy.

• Every action, big or small, has lasting consequences.

• All choices will eventually lead to the need for more choices.

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At the beginning of the story, what event has just occurred?

• Time Travel has been outlawed

• Eckels has just gotten a new job

• Eckels just killed a monkey

• Keith has been elected president

What does the phrase "A Sound of Thunder" metaphorically represent in the story?

• The roar of the dinosaur

• The consequences of small actions

• The noise of the time machine

• The excitement of the hunt

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the main theme of "A Sound of Thunder"?

• The importance of family

• The dangers of technology

• The unpredictability of love

• The value of education

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how the change in the setting from the beginning to the end of the story affects the (Eckles) protagonist's perception of his actions.

• He becomes more confident in his decisions.

• He regrets his actions more deeply.

• He becomes indifferent to the outcomes.

• He is confused and disoriented.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

When Eckels sees the tyrannosaurus, he--

• immediately opens fire

• attacks the other hunters

• runs away in a blind panic

• changes his mind about the safari

In this story the future is altered because...

• Travis left Eckels behind

• the wrong man won the presidency

• the dinosaur was killed

• Eckels didn't follow instructions

What is the primary setting of 'A Sound of Thunder'?

• A futuristic time travel company

• A prehistoric jungle

• A modern-day city

• A distant planet