#1
Who are the main characters in "The Veldt"?
George and Lydia Hadley
ExplanationSpouses George and Lydia Hadley
#2
What is the setting of 'The Veldt'?
A suburban home
ExplanationThe story takes place in a suburban home with advanced technological features
#3
What does the nursery in 'The Veldt' create for the children?
Virtual reality experiences
ExplanationThe nursery generates immersive virtual reality experiences for the children
#4
What is the relationship between George and Lydia Hadley?
Spouses
ExplanationGeorge and Lydia are married to each other
#5
What is the primary conflict in 'The Veldt'?
Parent vs. child
ExplanationThe central conflict revolves around the power struggle between parents and their children
#6
What is the significance of the nursery in the story?
All of the above
ExplanationThe nursery symbolizes escapism, parental neglect, and the dangers of unchecked technology
#7
What is the conflict between George and Lydia Hadley?
Their disagreement about the nursery
ExplanationThe couple's disagreement over the impact and control of the nursery technology
#8
What role does technology play in the story?
It leads to their downfall
ExplanationTechnology's negative influence leads to the tragic downfall of the Hadley family
#9
How do the children react when George threatens to shut off the nursery?
They manipulate their parents
ExplanationThe children use manipulation to maintain access to the nursery
#10
How do George and Lydia initially feel about the nursery?
They love it and find it convenient
ExplanationInitially, the parents are enamored with the nursery's convenience and entertainment value
#11
What do the children use to manipulate the nursery?
Their minds
ExplanationThe children use their mental abilities to manipulate and control the nursery's virtual scenarios
#12
What do the lions in the veldt symbolize?
The children's aggression
ExplanationThe manifestation of the children's violent and aggressive emotions
#13
What is the theme of 'The Veldt'?
All of the above
ExplanationThemes include technology's impact, parental neglect, and the consequences of unchecked desires
#14
What is the climax of 'The Veldt'?
The children lock their parents in the nursery
ExplanationThe climax involves the children's drastic action of locking their parents in the dangerous nursery
#15
How does the story end?
The lions in the nursery kill the parents
ExplanationThe tragic conclusion sees the lions in the virtual veldt turning deadly for the parents
#16
What does the title 'The Veldt' refer to?
An African grassland
ExplanationThe title refers to the virtual African veldt generated by the nursery
#17
How does the theme of technology relate to the story's time period?
It is set in the distant future
ExplanationThe story is set in a future where advanced technology plays a central role