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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the adjectives Wells uses to describe the language of the Eloi?
(a) Strange, rapid and soft.
(b) Sickening, gutteral and anxious.
(c) Weird, bizarre and rich.
(d) Strange, sweet and liquid.

2. What is the model of the time machine made out of?
(a) Just ivory.
(b) Iron and bronze.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Ivory and a crystalline substance.

3. What shape are the tables in the Time Traveler's room?
(a) Round.
(b) Octagonal.
(c) Square.
(d) Rectangular.

4. Of what material does the Sphinx appear to be made?
(a) Green porcelain.
(b) White marble.
(c) White porcelain.
(d) Green marble.

5. Approximately how tall are the creatures?
(a) Six feet.
(b) Three feet.
(c) Five feet.
(d) Four feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Time Traveler sees an animal in the night, what does he take it for?

2. The Time Traveler remarks in Chapter 4 that the first Eloi he sees has a strange absence of what instinct?

3. What color is the animal the Time Traveler sees in the night on the way to look for his missing time machine?

4. What is the name of the housekeeper?

5. Which battle does the Psychologist mention, when the men speak of traveling in history to see past battles?

(see the answer key)

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