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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 entertain the children
(b) To fill their minds with knowledge of the world
(c) So that we could study patterns left on the walls by the child’s mind, study at our leisure and help the child
(d) To watch the children so that the adults may live their lives

2. What is the family’s surname?
(a) Bradbury
(b) Rosemont
(c) Hadley
(d) McClean

3. What do George and Lydia hear while they are lying in bed?
(a) Their children whispering
(b) Lions roaring
(c) Two screams
(d) The front door opening and closing

4. How old are the children?
(a) Fifteen years old
(b) Seven years old
(c) Three years old
(d) Ten years old

5. How much did the nursery cost in comparison to the rest of the house?
(a) Thrice as much
(b) Twice as much
(c) One-half as much
(d) One third as much

Short Answer Questions

1. What does George offer David McClean?

2. Who says the following: “But nothing’s too good for our children”?

3. How much did they pay for their home?

4. What is described as, “It was empty as a jungle glade at hot high noon”?

5. When was The Veldt published?

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