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The Veldt
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Use this Quiz to review the plot and story elements for the short story "The Veldt."
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1
Which of the following is an
external conflict
in the story ?
The children vs their obsession with the nursery
George vs his children
Mr. McClean vs the nursery
George vs his love for technology
2
Who said, “Too much of anything isn’t good for anyone.”
David McClean
Peter
Lydia
George
3
What is the significance of the allusion to
Peter Pan
in the story?
There is no significance.
The adults in both stories are both abusive to their children.
Kids' names remind us of the kids in Peter Pan who never wanted to grow up.
In both stories, the characters use technology to go on vacations.
4
What word best describes the author’s tone (attitude) toward the increasing use of technology?
Careful
Celebratory
Admonishing (warning against something)
Interested
5
Which of the following is the best statement of the setting of “The Veldt”?
The future, around the year 2055
The nursery in a robotic home
A technologically advanced home in the future
A modern home in California during the summer of 1965
6
What does David McClean mean when he says, “Where before they had a Santa Claus now they have a Scrooge."
He is criticizing George for being a parent who gave everything to his kids
He is disappointed that the children will not donate money to help the poor
He is encouraging George to not buy his children gifts for Christmas.
He is sad to learn that George’s children do not believe in Santa Claus.
7
Who said the following? “I don’t want to do anything but look and listen and smell; what else is there to do?”
Wendy
George
Lydia
Peter
8
An example of internal conflict in “The Veldt” is...
The children versus their parents’ rules about the rocket ship
Mr. McClean versus the nursery
Lydia’s opinion versus George’s opinion about technology
George’s love-hate relationship with technology
9
Which of the following was
NOT
used as foreshadowing in the story?
The lions walking through the grasslands.
George and Lydia hearing screams coming from the nursery.
George finds Lydia’s bloody scarf in the nursery.
George and David find George’s chewed up wallet in the nursery.
10
Why do the children so strongly oppose (are against) turning off the nursery?
They are trying to upset their parents.
The have given into the nursery and the nursery controls them.
They fear that it may actually kill the lions.
They are more connected to the nursery than they are to their parents.
11
Who said, “You’ve let this room and this house replace you and your wife in your children’s affections."
Peter
David McClean
Lydia
George
12
What point of view is the story written in?
First person because George is telling the story.
Third person omniscient because we hear all of the character's thoughts.
Third person limited because we only hear George's thoughts.
13
Who is the protagonist in the story “The Veldt”?
The children
Dr. McClean
Lydia
George
14
Which of the following is a symbol in the story:
The sun
The scarf
George's wallet
The nursery
15
Which of the following correctly identifies a symbol and its meaning as seen in the story?
The scarf represents winter because it’s often worn during that season.
The wallet is a symbol that represents holding money because George is rich
The harsh sun represents the anger the children feel toward their parents.
The nursery represents that children are being “babied” too much
16
Who said, “That’s just it. I feel like I don’t belong here. The house is wife and mother now, and nursemaid."
Peter
Lydia
Wendy
George
17
Which of the following quotes
IS NOT
representative of the theme in “The Veldt”?
I feel like I don’t belong here. You’re beginning to feel unnecessary too.
A wonder of efficiency.... Every home should have one.
You’ve let this...house replace you and your wife
“Too much of anything isn’t good for anyone.”
18
Which of the following is the antagonist of the story?
George
Lydia
The children
David McClean
19
Which of the following choices is
best
representative of a theme in “The Veldt”?
Parents need to be more strict with their children.
Children should make their own choices and learn from their mistakes.
Technology can provide an answer to all of life’s problems.
Too much technology can lead to dissatisfaction and ruined relationships.
20
What literary device is being used? “He watched the shadow moved across.... ‘Horrible creatures,’ .... 'The vultures.'
Symbolism
Personification
Imagery
Forshadowing
