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The Veldt-Audio story

Last updated almost 6 years ago

6 questions

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Question 1

1.

What is a veldt?

Question 2

2.

We’re told that the Happylife Home system cost “thirty thousand dollars installed.” Bradbury published this story in 1951 and, due to inflation, it turns out that $1 in 1951 is worth about $9 today. Given this, how much would the Happylife Home system cost in today’s dollars? Would there be a market today for such a system? Why or why not?

Question 3

3.

Look at the passage that includes this line: “...I’m beginning to be sorry we bought that room for the children. If children are neurotic at all, a room like that–” First, based solely on the context of the line, write down your guess about the meaning of the word, “neurotic.” It’s okay if you’re wrong; I just want you to take a guess. Then, look up the word, “neurotic,” in a dictionary and write down the actual definition. How close were you to correctly guessing the word’s true meaning?

Question 4

4.

Of all the worlds, both real and imaginary, that would appeal to children, why do you suppose Wendy and Peter chose to focus their attention on the African veldt? What’s the appeal?

Question 5

5.

The ending of the story is intentionally vague. Explain what you think happened to Mr. and Mrs. Hadley.

Question 6

6.

Thinking back over the story, what do you suppose is Bradbury’s (the author) opinion of children? Support your answer with at least one line from the story.