A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury - Reading Comprehension

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What is the cost of time travel in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

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$10,000

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In what year does the story take place before time travel?

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2055

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How does Safari Inc. select which dinosaur to hunt?

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A guide goes back in time to find a dinosaur that is going to die from natural causes and spray paint it red.

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What is the name of the company that offers time travel safaris?

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Time Safari, Inc. They take people to the past, to any time, and hunt whatever animal they would like.

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What dinosaur is Eckles supposed to hunt?

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Tyrannosaurus Rex

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What is the main theme of 'A Sound of Thunder'?

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The consequences of actions and the impact of seemingly small decisions on the future.

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What is the significance of the butterfly in the story?

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It symbolizes the delicate balance of the ecosystem and how small changes can have large effects.

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What does the term 'time travel' mean in the context of the story?

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The ability to move backward or forward in time to experience events in different eras.

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What role does the character Eckles play in the story?

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He is a client who goes on a time safari to hunt a dinosaur.

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What is the purpose of the time safari offered by Time Safari, Inc.?

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To allow clients to hunt prehistoric animals in their natural habitats.