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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which institution is Professor Simon Newcomb affiliated?
(a) Royal Society of Magicians.
(b) New York Time Travel Society.
(c) New York Mathematical Society.
(d) Royal Society of Learned Mathematicians.

2. In what type of clothing is the group of figures the Time Traveler sees clad?
(a) "Soft robes."
(b) "Tawdry togs."
(c) "Fine dresses."
(d) "Somber frocks."

3. Why is the Time Traveler worried about stopping?
(a) He fears he might hurt a passerby.
(b) He fears he might damage the time machine and be stuck in the future.
(c) He fears he might hit something.
(d) He fears he might fall off the machine.

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

5. What does the first Eloi appear to be wearing on his feet?
(a) Sandals.
(b) Combat boots.
(c) Running shoes.
(d) High heels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Eloi wear on their heads?

2. Which part of the Time Traveler's body has a half-healed cut on it when he returns to the second dinner?

3. What distinguishes the way the Time Traveler walks when he returns during the second dinner?

4. Upon what geographical formation does the Time Traveler find himself in the far future?

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

(see the answer key)

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