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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 suggest George and Lydia do to change the path they’re on?
(a) Nothing. You’re on the right path
(b) Turn everything off. Start new
(c) Burn the house down
(d) Nothing. Your life is a like a dream

2. What have Peter and Wendy had for dinner at the carnival?
(a) They have not had dinner yet
(b) Bread and butter
(c) They have had protein smoothies
(d) Hot dogs and strawberry ice cream

3. What is described as, “It was empty as a jungle glade at hot high noon”?
(a) The outside
(b) The nursery
(c) The kitchen
(d) The backyard

4. What does Dr. McClean think that the room has become more important than?
(a) The children’s attendance at school
(b) The children’s relationship with each other
(c) The children’s real mother and father
(d) The children’s real friends

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When was The Veldt published?

2. How do the children react to the nursery being turned off?

3. What is flying overhead?

4. Who does the wife want the husband to call, and for what reason?

5. Why do the parents think the children have been acting funny?

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