Exploring Themes in The Veldt

How does Ray Bradbury characterize George Hadley in "The Veldt"?

• As a strict and authoritarian father

• As a passive and indulgent parent

• As a technologically savvy individual

• As a rebellious and adventurous figure

What type of conflict is primarily depicted in "The Veldt"?

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Technology

• Man vs. Society

Which theme is most prominent in "The Veldt"?

• The dangers of over-reliance on technology

• The importance of family unity

• The inevitability of death

• The power of love

Identify the figurative language used in the following sentence from "The Veldt": "The house was an altar with ten thousand attendants, big, small, servicing, attending, in choirs."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Allusion

• Personification

What does the nursery symbolize in "The Veldt"?

• The innocence of childhood

• The power of imagination

• The dangers of unchecked technology

• The warmth of family life

Which of the following is an example of imagery in "The Veldt"?

• "The walls began to purr and recede into crystalline distance."

• "He was a real father, not a mechanical one."

• "The children are carpets, they are lilies and sunshine."

• "The house is wife and mother now, and nursemaid."

How does Lydia Hadley feel about the nursery in "The Veldt"?

• She is fascinated by its capabilities.

• She is indifferent to its presence.

• She is concerned and uneasy about it.

• She is proud of its technological advancements.

What literary device is used in the phrase "the walls began to purr"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Allusion

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Which character in "The Veldt" represents the voice of reason?

• George Hadley

• Lydia Hadley

• Peter Hadley

• David McClean

What is the primary setting of "The Veldt"?

• A futuristic city

• A traditional family home

• A technologically advanced house

• A remote desert