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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
Oxymorons
Pathos
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Setting
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Why didn't the Time Traveller keep watch over his Time Machine?
1 of 16
Because he was distracted by his thoughts about the future
Because he thought the beings wouldn't be able to move it
Because he taunted and underestimated the beings
None of the above
What does the Time Traveller's thoughts about frightening the beings suggest about the role of fear in the narrative?
2 of 16
Fear is an unnecessary emotion in the future world
Fear is central to maintaining human capabilities but can lead to irrational actions
The Time Traveller's fear is unfounded and only causes confusion
The beings use fear to control the Time Traveller
How does the Time Traveller deduce the location of the hidden time machine?
3 of 16
He sees grooves in the grass to the Sphinx statue
He sees the machine partially uncovered near the garden
The beings give him a clue during questioning
None of the above
How does the Time Traveller initially react to the beings' inability to help him open the panel?
4 of 16
He calmly tries to communicate using gestures
He ignores them and continues to search on his own
He becomes angry and forcefully drags one of them to the pedestal
He tries to bribe them for assistance
What does the Time Traveller deduce about the wells and towers he discovers in the landscape?
5 of 16
They are part of a ventilation system for an underground area
They are decorative elements without practical use
They are remnants of an ancient civilization
They are used for collecting and storing water
How does the Time Traveller's approach to understanding the future society reflect the scientific method?
6 of 16
He relies on the Principle of First Negation to test his assumptions
He disregards his observations in favor of sticking to his original beliefs
He forms hypotheses and tests them through observation
He uses all of his preexisting scientific knowledge to understand his surroundings
What does the relationship between the Time Traveller and Weena suggest about the nature of humanity?
7 of 16
Intelligence and curiosity are the only integral characteristics of humanity
Kindness and emotion are also integral characteristics of humanity
Emotional connections are irrelevant in the future society
Personal relationships are based solely on mutual benefit
What does Weena’s behavior reveal to the Time Traveller about the beings of this society?
8 of 16
They are indifferent to their surroundings
They prefer to be alone rather than together
They are unafraid of anything, including darkness
They have an inherent fear of the dark
What does the Time Traveller recall about the morning before he met Weena?
9 of 16
He saw a gray being and thought he saw ghosts or a white ape
He woke up to find Weena staring at him
He was accosted by an unknown creature
He discovered the time machine had been moved again
What decision does the Time Traveller make upon encountering the creature in the dark, cool chamber that he enters for shelter?
10 of 16
He chooses to respect his fear and leaves
He chooses to ignore the being
He chooses curiosity over fear
He decides to capture the being
What does the Time Traveller's hesitance to recognize the ape-like beings as human suggest about his perspective?
11 of 16
He optimistically wants to maintain a positive view of humanity
He knows that only peaceful beings can be considered human
He fully comprehends the complexities of the future world
He considers intelligence the sole criterion for what makes a human
What conclusion does the Time Traveller reach about the human race in the future?
12 of 16
It has evolved into two distinct species
It has remained unchanged over time
The underground creatures are the dominant species
The beings he knows are the only human species left
What does the Time Traveller's decision to descend into the well indicate about his character?
13 of 16
His fear overrides his curiosity
He is primarily concerned with finding his time machine
His unwavering commitment to science and learning the truth
He believes he can change the future
What realization does the Time Traveller have about the underground creatures' role in society?
14 of 16
They are outcasts with no interaction with the above-ground society
They are solely responsible for the comfortable lives of the above-ground beings
They are revered by the above-ground beings for their technological prowess
They are independent and have no economic significance
What does Wells suggest about Victorian class distinctions through the narrative's depiction of the future?
15 of 16
Such class distinctions have reversed over time
Such class distinctions were temporary and have disappeared in the future
Such class distinctions are deeply entrenched and have significant long-term consequences
Such class distinctions have no relevance to the evolution of society
What difficulty does the Time Traveller face in his assessment of humanity in this future society?
16 of 16
He believes that the society has perfected everything about human life
He overemphasizes the intelligence and kindness of the future beings
He is unable to find any positive characteristics in this future version of humanity
He struggles to accept that the future society hasn't solved the problems of his era
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