The Veldt - Ray Bradbury

The house in this story is peculiar: it has unique architecture.

• It has unique architecture.

• It is painted in many colors.

• It is filled with secrets.

• It is located deep in the forest.

What is the pronunciation of the word 'Persecute'?

• [in-fish-uhnt]

• [in-stingk-tiv]

• [pi-kyool-yer]

• [pur-si-kyoot]

The nursery walls concern Lydia because they are crumbling.

• They are crumbling.

• They are freshly painted.

• They are too colorful.

• They have been recently repaired.

Based on the conversation between George and Lydia, is the house improving their lives?

• Yes

• No

According to George, the nursery is having an effect on Wendy and Peter.

• It is disorienting them.

• It is frightening them.

• It is charming them.

• It is confusing them.

Paragraph 115: What’s the most likely explanation for how the scenery in the nursery changed?

• It changed because the decor was redesigned.

• It changed due to seasonal adjustments.

• It changed as a result of reorganization.

• It changed because of natural growth.

Paragraph 119-123: What does the description of George’s wallet suggest about the nursery?

• It suggests that the nursery is neglected.

• It suggests that the nursery is pristine.

• It suggests that the nursery is chaotic.

• It suggests that the nursery is well-organized.

The house has had an effect on the relationship between the Hadley children and their parents.

• It improved the relationship.

• It damaged the relationship.

• It had no effect.

• It created confusion.

Select the social commentary the author is making about the relationship between humans and technology.

• Humans are completely controlled by technology.

• Humans exploit technology with no consequences.

• The relationship between humans and technology is balanced and reciprocal.

• The relationship between humans and technology is complex.

During the whole class reading, what peculiarities did David McClean notice about the nursery?