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The Time Machine
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H. G. Wells
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Introduction
Intro
Plot Summary
Plot
Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Epilogue
Themes
All Themes
Inequality and Social Class
Technology and Progress
Humans, Nature, and the Universe
Fear and Kindness
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
The Time Traveller
The Narrator
The Eloi
The Morlocks
Weena
Symbols
All Symbols
Light, Darkness, and Fire
Weena’s Flowers
Lit Devices
All Literary Devices
Allegory
Allusions
Ethos
Foil
Foreshadowing
Frame Story
Genre
Imagery
Irony
Logos
Metaphors
Mood
Motifs
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What is the Time Traveller's initial reaction to the frail beings that he encounters in the future?
1 of 8
He is immediately threatened and prepares to defend himself
He is overwhelmed by their advanced technology
He feels a sense of superiority due to their frail appearance
He is curious but unable to communicate with them
What conclusion does the Time Traveller reach about the intelligence of the beings?
2 of 8
They are highly intelligent and advanced in communication
They possess intelligence similar to that of a five-year-old
They are extremely curious but lack any form of intelligence
They are superior in intelligence compared to people from his own time
What do the Time Traveller's initial observations suggest about Darwin's theory of evolution?
3 of 8
They imply a rejection of Darwin's theory of evolution
They highlight an advanced civilization that has surpassed Darwin's expectations
They demonstrate a continued trajectory of Darwin's theory of evolution
None of the above
How is the Time Traveller's approach to learning to communicate contrasted with the beings' attitude?
4 of 8
The Time Traveller is hesitant and uninterested, while the beings are eager to teach
Both the Time Traveller and the beings are equally enthusiastic and committed
The Time Traveller is confused and overwhelmed, while the beings are patient and helpful
The Time Traveller is curious and ambitious, whereas the beings are lazy and indifferent
What conclusion does the Time Traveller draw from the absence of individual houses?
5 of 8
He deduces that the beings have adopted a communal way of living
He infers that the society is technologically advanced and has no need for houses
He believes that the beings live in isolation and avoid social interactions
He assumes that the beings are nomadic and do not have permanent residences
What does the Time Traveller's initial approval of the lack of class distinctions in the new society indicate about his perspective?
6 of 8
It shows his desire for a return to more traditional and hierarchical social structures
It reflects his dissatisfaction with the social inequalities of Victorian England
It highlights his belief in the superiority of societies with strict class divisions
It indicates his lack of understanding of the importance of social stratification
What is the Time Traveller's overall impression of the society he observes from the hilltop?
7 of 8
He views it as a society in decline and the "sunset of mankind"
He sees it as a "flourishing society" that has surpassed the limitations of his own time
He believes it is a society on the brink of an "advanced evolutionary stage"
He interprets it as a society "stagnated" due to excessive technological reliance
What internal conflict does the Time Traveller experience when observing the beings' society?
8 of 8
He is torn between admiring their technological advancement and disliking their social structure
He debates whether a society should prioritize individualism or communal living
He is conflicted between his desire for a society that embraces nature versus one that conquers it
He struggles with the choice between a society that values peace over intellectual growth
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