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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year does the Time Traveler estimate he has traveled to before he actually reports what exact year the machine recorded?
(a) 8049.
(b) 804000.
(c) 2194.
(d) 802000.

2. In Chapter 10, Wells describes the Eloi's "feeble prettiness," which is compared to which characteristics of the Morlocks?
(a) "Scientific know-how."
(b) "Ghastly beastiness."
(c) "Technological improvement."
(d) "Mechanical industry."

3. How have the Morlocks cared for the Time Machine?
(a) They have given it a fresh coat of paint.
(b) They have taken out the crystals.
(c) They have broken it into pieces.
(d) They have oiled and cleaned it.

4. Why does the Time Traveler presume that the Morlocks are good climbers?
(a) Because they have five sets of claws.
(b) Because they nest in the trees.
(c) Because he saw them scale the Palace.
(d) Because of their wells.

5. What are the Eloi's tables made of?
(a) Quartz crystals.
(b) Wood.
(c) Formica.
(d) Polished stone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Discussing the fear of the Eloi during the New Moon, the Time Traveler says that his fear is different than theirs. Why?

2. Where does the Time Traveler store the object(s) he removes from the time machine?

3. What word best describes the Time Traveler's actions just before he realizes that he cannot easily light the matches?

4. How does the Time Traveler describe the feeling of the Eloi touching him?

5. How does the Time Traveler attempt to communicate the concept of time to the first Eloi he meets?

(see the answer key)

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