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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Eloi wear on their heads?
(a) Skullcaps.
(b) Turbans.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Derby hats.

2. What is the first thing the Time Traveler drinks at the second dinner?
(a) Scotch.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Water.
(d) Beer.

3. What academic subject is based on misconceptions, according to the Time Traveler?
(a) Calculus.
(b) Geometry.
(c) Arithmetic.
(d) Algebra.

4. To what does the Time Traveler compare his excitement/anxiety when he is about to travel in the machine for the first time?
(a) To a frisky kitten.
(b) To a suicide.
(c) To an expectant mother.
(d) To a newborn baby.

5. Why is it dark in the room where the men hear the Time Traveler's story?
(a) The time machine broke the lamp.
(b) The power was out.
(c) The Time Traveler put out the fire.
(d) The candles were not lit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what material does the Sphinx appear to be made?

2. Approximately how tall are the creatures?

3. On what day of the week did the guests come for dinner?

4. The narrator mentions that if another character had shown them the time machine, they would not be as skeptical as they were of the Time Traveler. Which other character does he mention?

5. What is the Time Traveler smoking?

(see the answer key)

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