"A Sound of Thunder" Review

At the beginning of the story, what event has just occurred?

• Time Travel has been outlawed

• Eckels has just gotten a new job

• Eckels just killed a monkey

• Keith has been elected president

Answer explanation

At the beginning of the story, the significant event is that Keith has been elected president, setting the stage for the unfolding narrative and its implications.

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The men who travel back in time are told they must--

• promise not to tell anyone what they see

• stay on the safari path

• not shoot animals with red paint on them

• maintain a strict diet a week before departure

Answer explanation

The men who travel back in time are instructed to 'stay on the safari path' to avoid altering the past. This choice is crucial for maintaining the timeline, unlike the other options which are irrelevant.

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When Eckels sees the tyrannosaurus, he--

• immediately opens fire

• attacks the other hunters

• runs away in a blind panic

• changes his mind about the safari

Answer explanation

When Eckels sees the tyrannosaurus, he is overwhelmed by fear and realizes the danger of the safari, leading him to change his mind about participating, rather than attacking or fleeing.

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Travis is angry with Eckels because--

• he thinks Eckels is an arrogant fool

• he and Eckels are old rivals

• Eckels stepped off the path

• Eckels has attacked other humans

Answer explanation

Travis is angry with Eckels because he stepped off the path, which is a critical rule in their time travel adventure. This action could have serious consequences, leading to Travis's frustration.

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In this story the future is altered because...

• Travis left Eckels behind

• the wrong man won the presidency

• the dinosaur was killed

• Eckels didn't follow instructions

Answer explanation

Eckels didn't follow instructions by stepping off the path and killing the dinosaur, which drastically altered the future. This choice highlights the importance of adhering to rules in time travel.

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What does the following text foreshadow? “Stay on the path. Stay on the path!”

• Travis knows that Eckels will not stay on the path.

• Deutcher will be elected president.

• It is important to stay on the path, and Travis wants everyone to know that.

• Someone will leave the path.

Answer explanation

The repeated warning "Stay on the path!" suggests that staying on the path is crucial, indicating that someone is likely to leave it, which aligns with the correct answer choice.

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How can Eckels be characterized when he steps off the path?

• Defiant and aggressive

• Rebellious and curious

• Brave and daring

• Confused and scared

Answer explanation

Eckels is characterized as confused and scared when he steps off the path, as he realizes the potential consequences of his actions in a dangerous environment, highlighting his vulnerability rather than defiance or bravery.

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Which is the best theme statement for “A Sound of Thunder”?

• Stepping carelessly can lead to negative outcomes.

• Follow directions to avoid negatively affecting democracy.

• Every action, big or small, has lasting consequences.

• All choices will eventually lead to the need for more choices.

Answer explanation

The correct theme statement, "Every action, big or small, has lasting consequences," captures the essence of "A Sound of Thunder," emphasizing how even minor decisions can lead to significant and unforeseen effects.

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WHAT TYPE OF TEXT IS THIS STORY?

• FICTION

• ROMANCE

• SCIENCE FICTION

• BIOGRAPHY

Answer explanation

This story is classified as SCIENCE FICTION because it likely includes futuristic elements, advanced technology, or speculative concepts that are characteristic of the genre, distinguishing it from other types like romance or biography.

It is always a good idea to take a family vacation ____________ it may be for a short time.

• since

• although

• while

• in fact

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'although' because it introduces a contrast. The sentence suggests that taking a family vacation is beneficial, even if it's only for a short time, highlighting the positive aspect despite the limitation.

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