1. How does the authors’ description of the lions in paragraph 30 build tension in the story? [RL.5] A. The lions are so loud that they annoy George and Lydia.
B. The lions are so strange that they confuse George and Lydia.
C. The lions are so lifelike that they appear threatening to George and Lydia.
D. The lions are so dirty that it suggests George and Lydia are careless home-owners.

2. In paragraphs 31-46, what causes the conflict between George and Lydia? [RL.3]
A. George and Lydia do not view the technology in the nursery in the same way.
B. George and Lydia do not see the same images when they look at the nursery wall.
C. George and Lydia do not notice one another’s reactions to the nursery walls.
D. George and Lydia do not tell the truth about their feelings about the nursery.

3. The family originally bought the house because they believed that having everything done for them would make
them happier. Which piece of evidence best shows that the house has the opposite effect? [RL.1]
A. “‘Oh, they look real, I must admit — Africa in your parlor — but it’s all dimensional, superreactionary,
supersensitive color film and mental tape film behind glass screens.’” (Paragraph 36)
B. “You look as if you didn’t know what to do with yourself in this house, either… You’re beginning to feel
unnecessary too.” (Paragraph 57)
C. “He chewed tastelessly on the meat the table had cut for him.” (Paragraph 66)
D. “They went to the fuse box together and threw the switch that killed the nursery.” (Paragraph 216)

4. How does Wendy and Peter’s reaction to their parents’ closing of the nursery in paragraphs 217-231 develop the
theme of the story? [RL.2]
A. It shows that technology isn’t as reliable as people think it is.
B. It shows that technology can make people destructive toward each other.
C. It shows that technology can support families going through difficult times.
D. It shows that technology can keep people from pursuing their hopes and dreams.