1. Examine both the advantages and dangers associated with nuclear weapons and other forms of potentially destructive technology.

2. The narrative features a home managed by a computer system. How feasible is this concept in reality?

3. Analyze the importance of the family dog returning home, injured and dirty, within the context of the story.

4. "There Will Come Soft Rains" reflects a 1950s-era fear that civilization might be annihilated by nuclear war. How probable do you believe this outcome is today? Is this a primary concern among your peers?

5. During the early Cold War, anti-communist paranoia was widespread in the United States when "There Will Come Soft Rains" was written. What current issues could potentially lead to military conflicts or nuclear war?

6. Explain your personal relationship with the technological devices you use daily.