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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "There Will Come Soft Rains".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the section about the nursery, Bradbury mentions the "sprockets" in the walls. What are "sprockets"?
(a) Cogwheels.
(b) Cameras.
(c) Insects.
(d) Robots.

2. Which room recreates the sights, sounds, and smells of the African savanna?
(a) The nursery.
(b) The living room.
(c) The bathroom.
(d) The kitchen.

3. What happens at ten o'clock?
(a) The kitchen begins to make a second breakfast.
(b) A stray animal wanders through the kitchen.
(c) The robot mice go back to their burrows.
(d) The sun comes out.

4. Who does the story imply is still alive in the city?
(a) Some animals.
(b) No one.
(c) The wealthy.
(d) A few scientists.

5. What does the house provide after dinner?
(a) A warm bath.
(b) Music and hot chocolate.
(c) Games and snacks.
(d) A fire and a cigar.

Short Answer Questions

1. The use of sentence fragments in the description of the spreading fire is probably intended to create what effect?

2. What historical event is alluded to with the date given in the beginning of the story?

3. What does the dog do once it gets inside the house?

4. What happens at ten-fifteen?

5. Why does the dog want to get into the kitchen so badly?

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