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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time of day does the time machine begin its day, according to the Time Traveler?
(a) 2:00 A.M..
(b) 10:00 A.M.
(c) 12:00 A.M..
(d) 4:00 A.M..

2. What does one use to operate the model?
(a) A lever.
(b) A joystick.
(c) A button.
(d) A control panel.

3. To what "zoological" specimen does the Time Traveler compare the color of the Morlocks' bodies?
(a) Lizards.
(b) Crabs.
(c) Worms.
(d) Moths.

4. What is the "trick" the Medical Man says the Time Traveler showed them last Christmas?
(a) An alien autopsy.
(b) A ghost.
(c) A spaceship.
(d) A disappearing rabbit.

5. What "rises and falls" while the Time Traveler is observing from inside the time machine?
(a) The tide.
(b) Buildings.
(c) Flowers.
(d) A winged sphinx.

6. How was the archway into the great hall of the Eloi decorated?
(a) With carvings.
(b) With garlands of flowers.
(c) With streamers.
(d) With faux finish.

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

8. Of what foodstuff does the diet of the Eloi consist?
(a) Poultry.
(b) Insects.
(c) Fruit.
(d) Vegetables.

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

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

11. Of what metal is the pedestal of the Sphinx made?
(a) Silver.
(b) Copper.
(c) Bronze.
(d) Gold.

12. The Time Traveler remarks in Chapter 4 that the first Eloi he sees has a strange absence of what instinct?
(a) Curiosity.
(b) Fear.
(c) Anger.
(d) Aggression.

13. On what day of the week did the guests come for dinner?
(a) Friday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Saturday.

14. What adjective does the Time Traveler use to describe the hair color of the Morlocks?
(a) Flaxen.
(b) Titian.
(c) Albino.
(d) Strawberry blonde.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the air temperature in this far future?

2. Which character is described by the following: "an argumentative person with red hair"?

3. Why is it dark in the room where the men hear the Time Traveler's story?

4. What academic subject is based on misconceptions, according to the Time Traveler?

5. Inside the machine, it seems as if the housekeeper walks from one end of the room to the other like what object?

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