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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Veldt.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. McClean state as one of the original uses of the nursery?
(a) To watch the children so that the adults may live their lives
(b) So that we could study patterns left on the walls by the child’s mind, study at our leisure and help the child
(c) To entertain the children
(d) To fill their minds with knowledge of the world

2. What form of writing is The Veldt?
(a) A short story
(b) A poem
(c) A novella
(d) A novel

3. What has happened to the parents at the end of the story?
(a) The parents take the family on a vacation to Iowa
(b) George and Lydia have been killed by lions by the will of their children
(c) George and Lydia pack up their children and leave the house forever
(d) Nothing happens, because despite Dr.McClean’s suggestions no changes are made

4. Who initially believes that the nursery walls are too real?
(a) Lydia
(b) Wendy
(c) George
(d) Peter

5. What are the children’s names?
(a) Peter and Wendy
(b) Ruby and Max
(c) Liza, Ray, Flora
(d) Penelope

Short Answer Questions

1. How old are the children?

2. Who says: “Nothing likes to die—even a room”?

3. Who does George think is spoiled?

4. Where does the family plan on going for vacation?

5. What is a major theme of The Veldt?

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