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WorksheetsA Sound of Thunder Quiz
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 14hrs 45mins
What is the butterfly effect and how is it portrayed in the story 'A Sound of Thunder'?
The butterfly effect is the concept that butterflies have a large impact on the environment. In 'A Sound of Thunder', the butterfly effect is portrayed when a character hears the sound of a butterfly and it changes the course of history.
The butterfly effect is the concept that small actions can have no impact on the future. In 'A Sound of Thunder', the butterfly effect is portrayed when a time traveler steps on a butterfly in the past, but nothing changes in the present and future.
The butterfly effect is the concept that small causes can have large effects. In 'A Sound of Thunder', the butterfly effect is portrayed when a time traveler steps on a butterfly in the past, but it only affects the weather and not the course of history.
The butterfly effect is the concept that small causes can have large effects. In 'A Sound of Thunder', the butterfly effect is portrayed when a time traveler steps on a butterfly in the past, leading to significant changes in the present and future.
Explain how the actions of the characters in the story lead to significant changes in the future.
The characters' actions had no impact on the future
Creating a chain of events with long-lasting consequences
The characters' actions only affected the present, not the future
The future was already predetermined and unaffected by the characters' actions
How does the protagonist's personality change throughout the story and what events contribute to this change?
The protagonist's personality changes from being responsible to being reckless and careless
The protagonist's personality changes from being selfish and reckless to being more thoughtful and responsible. This change is contributed by the events where he realizes the consequences of his actions and the impact of his decisions on the world around him.
The protagonist's personality changes from being kind and caring to being selfish and cruel
The protagonist's personality changes from being introverted to extroverted due to the influence of a new friend
Describe the setting of the story 'A Sound of Thunder' and its significance to the plot.
The setting is a medieval castle, and its significance is the introduction of magic and dragons to the plot.
The setting is a modern-day city, and its significance is the introduction of technology and social issues to the plot.
The setting is a deserted island, and its significance is the introduction of survival skills and isolation to the plot.
The setting is a futuristic time travel safari company, and its significance is the introduction of the concept of time travel and the potential consequences of altering the past.
How does the author use the setting to create a sense of danger and excitement in the story?
Setting the story in a peaceful and serene countryside
Describing a prehistoric jungle filled with dangerous creatures and unpredictable terrain
Placing the characters in a cozy and secure suburban neighborhood
Using a futuristic city with advanced technology and safety measures
In what ways does the author use foreshadowing to hint at future events in the story?
The author uses foreshadowing by introducing a new character
The author uses foreshadowing by dropping hints about future events in the story.
The author uses foreshadowing by providing a detailed description of the setting
The author uses foreshadowing by using flashbacks to previous events
What are some examples of foreshadowing in the early part of the story that hint at the dangers to come?
The mention of heavily regulated time travel and the warnings about not stepping off the path.
The mention of friendly and helpful time travelers
The warnings about eating too much food
The mention of a peaceful and safe environment
How does the author use foreshadowing to build suspense and tension as the story progresses?
By revealing the ending at the beginning of the story
By providing detailed descriptions of past events
By introducing new characters with no connection to the plot
By dropping subtle hints or clues about future events
Which word means to destroy completely
infinitesimally
annihilate
subliminal
Which word means able to be used up and then discarded or replaced
expendable
resilient
primeval
Which word means in amounts so small as to be barely measurable
remit
annihilate
infinitesimally
Which word means a statement that seems contradictory (opposite) but is actually true
paradox
resilient
revoke
Which word means able to recover quickly
infinitesimally
resilient
subtle
Which word means to send back
remit
primeval
expendable
Which word means to cancel
resilient
revoke
primeval
Which word means extremely ancient; of earliest time
annihilate
paradox
primeval
Which word means not obvious
subtle
remit
subliminal
Which word means existing or functioning below one's level of consciousness
infinitesimally
subliminal
revoke
Pick the vocab word that best fits this question: If you traveled back in Time and stepped on a mouse, what could you possibly do?
Annihilate them
Revoke them
Remit them
Pick the vocab word that best describes this sentence: Mr. Travis said the caveman was a species we could not risk losing. The caveman was not __________.
subliminal
expendable
resilient
Pick the vocab word that best fits this description: If we went back in Time and crushed one tiny plant, it could wipe out that one type of plant. That one small action could change so much,
resilient
paradox
infinitesimally
Pick the vocab word that best fits this description: To be in love, you must have gone through pain and heartache.
annihilate
revoke
paradox
Pick the vocab word that best fits this question: An athlete gets injured and comes back that same game.
resilient
expendable
remit
Pick the vocab word that best fits this question: I lost cable and internet for a few days so Comcast gave me back some of my money from last month's bill.
remit
annihilate
subliminal
Pick the vocab word that best fits this question: The man got caught speeding 4 times so the policeman took his license away.
paradox
primeval
revoke
Pick the vocab word that best fits this question: Dinosaurs and caveman lived in ancient times.
subtle
primeval
infinitesimally
Pick the vocab word that best fits this description: In the fall, sometimes you can smell the faint smell of pumpkin spice.
subtle
infinitesimally
remit
Pick the vocab word that best fits this question: Sometimes people say ghosts can send you messages that you can may be able to sense.
resilient
primeval
subliminal
The hunters are allowed to kill dinosaurs that have been marked with red paint because those dinosaurs
aren't real.
have only one brain.
are the easiest to kill
are about to die anyway
What leads Eckels to stray off the path?
panic
curiosity
anger
necessity
In the story, which of the following actually changes the future?
a butterfly's natural death
a butterfly's unnatural death
a dinosaur's natural death
a dinosaur's unnatural death
The story suggests that, had Eckels shot the red-painted dinosaur instead of panicking, history would have been changed. .
for the better.
in unpredictable ways.
for the worse.
in no significant or noticeable way.
At the end of the story, what event does the sound of thunder strongly hint at?
the end of the world
Travis's shooting Eckels
the butterfly's death
Eckels's shooting himself
The path through the jungle is mainly intended to
prevent history from changing.
protect the hunters from dinosaurs.
protect the dinosaurs from hunters.
make it easier to walk through the jungle.
Which of the following beliefs leads Eckels to decide against trying to kill the dinosaur?
There is nothing to be gained from killing the dinosaur.
There is no way that the dinosaur can be killed.
It would be wrong to kill such a magnificent beast.
The chances that the dinosaur's death will change history are too great
At the end of the story, Eckels gets the first clue that things may be changed when he
gets out of the machine.
sees the butterfly on his shoe.
sees the sign on the wall.
talks to the man behind the desk.
Who is the principal character of the story?
Mr. Travis
Eckels
Keith
What does Eckels do?
He is a doctor
He is a safari guide
He is a hunter
Who won the elections at the beginning of the story?
Keith
Deutscher
Travis
How did the hunters travel?
They travelled by plane
They travelled by boat
They travelled in a time machine
What did Eckels have on his boots?
sand
mud
nothing
When Eckels returned home, what did he have inserted in the mud?
a fly
a dinosaur
a butterfly
-Frightened
-Intimidating
-Excited
-Wealthy
Which of these adjectives to does not describe Eckels?
Who is the author of the story?
Ray Bradbury
Ray Blackberry
Roy Bradbury
What year does the story take place?
2555
2055
2019
3055
What kind of dinosaur does Eckels want to hunt?
Raptor
Brontasaurus
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Triceratops
What does the safari guarantee?
Dinosaurs
A good time
You will come back alive
Good weather
"...everything cupping one in another like Chinese boxes...." implies....
the future is really complex
that the present is really complex
that the past is built upon itself neatly and has many layers
"...a mass and tangle, a snaking and humming of wires and steel boxes..." is an example of....
simile
personification
imagery
foreshadowing
"We don't want to change the Future. We don't belong here in the Past."....is an example....
of foreshadowinig
of imagery
of a simile
of a metaphor
The climax of the story is when
Travis orders Eckels out of the time machine
Eckels discovers the dead butterfly
We learn the results of Eckels actions
When Eckels sees the tyrannosaurus, he
Immediately opens fire
Runs away in a blind panic
Changes his mind about the safari
