A Sound of Thunder

A Sound of Thunder

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Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Hard

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sarah Williams

FREE Resource

25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Every action, big or small, has lasting consequences,' captures the core theme of 'A Sound of Thunder,' emphasizing how even minor decisions can lead to significant and unforeseen effects.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What happens if Eckels does not follow Mr. Travis's instructions?

He will be sent back immediately

He will be banned from future safaris

He will lose his money

He will face government action

Answer explanation

If Eckels does not follow Mr. Travis's instructions, he will face government action. This is a serious consequence, as the rules are in place to protect the timeline and ensure the safety of the safari.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Answer explanation

At the beginning of the story, the significant event is that Keith has been elected president, setting the stage for the unfolding narrative and its implications.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Eckels travels with Time Safari because he wants to---

correct past mistakes

be young again

hunt dinosaurs

learn how time machines work

Answer explanation

Eckels travels with Time Safari primarily to hunt dinosaurs, as indicated by his excitement and the nature of the safari. The other options do not align with his motivations in the story.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Travis is angry with Eckels because--

he thinks Eckels is an arrogant fool

he and Eckels are old rivals

Eckels stepped off the path

Eckels has attacked other humans

Answer explanation

Travis is angry with Eckels because he stepped off the path, which is a critical rule in their time travel adventure. This action could have serious consequences, leading to Travis's frustration.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

The unpredictability of time travel

The importance of following rules

The impact of small actions on the future

The dangers of hunting

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