A Sound of Thunder

The climax of the story occurs when...

• Travis orders Eckels out of the time machine

• the tree falls on the dinosaur

• Eckels kills a butterfly

• we learn the results of Eckels's actions

What does the following text foreshadow? “Stay on the path. Stay on the path!”

• Travis knows that Eckels will not stay on the path.

• Deutcher will be elected president.

• It is important to stay on the path, and Travis wants everyone to know that.

• Someone will leave the path.

Loud boom during a rain storm

• Dinosaur

• Thunder

• Arrive

Which of the following best describes the PRIMARY conflict in "A Sound of Thunder"?

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Technology

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

When you think about the end of the story, what is ironic about the fact that Eckels killed a butterfly?

• Butterflies are peaceful and innocent.

• Butterflies were rare during Prehistoric times

• Butterflies are tiny, yet this one death changed the future of the United States in a big way.

• None of the above

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

• The consequences of time travel

• The beauty of nature

• The importance of friendship

• The power of love

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'A Sound of Thunder' to hint at future events?

• Metaphor

• Foreshadowing

• Irony

• Simile

In 'A Sound of Thunder', what is the significance of the butterfly Eckels steps on?

• It symbolizes chaos theory and the butterfly effect

• It represents beauty and transformation

• It is a metaphor for freedom

• It is a symbol of peace

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

• A futuristic city

• A prehistoric jungle

• A deserted island

• A medieval castle

How does Ray Bradbury use imagery in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

• To create a sense of wonder

• To emphasize the danger of the jungle

• To highlight the beauty of the dinosaurs

• To describe the time machine