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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When the Time Traveler sees the river and estuary from the point of view of the Palace of Green Porcelain, what does he think of for the first time?
2. What surprises the Time Traveler when he goes to the White Sphinx to finally reclaim his time machine?
3. Why does the Time Traveler have trouble lighting matches in Chapter 10?
4. What characterizes the thirty or forty Morlocks on the hill, watching the fire rage toward them?
5. Which character says, in Chapter 12, "What a pity it is you're not a writer of stories!"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
This novel takes what some might consider a pessimistic view of the role science plays in modern life. Even though Wells's narrative takes place in the 19th century, there are many parallels one could draw between the scientific and technical progress discuused in the novel and the explosion of digital technologies in our own time. Using textual examples from Wells, analyze the effects technological developments and innovations are likely to have on humanity. Compare and contrast Wells's predictions of what technological advancement does to humanity with your opinion of the effects of the technological advancements from your own lifetime.
Essay Topic 2
During the intense action scenes in the future, the Time Traveler's actions symbolize both his instinctual as well as his intellectual capabilities. Describe, using examples, how Wells communicates the Time Traveler's instincts as well as his intellect. Which does Wells consider more important, do you think? Which does the Time Traveler consider more important?
Essay Topic 3
One example of the "devolution" is the social Darwinism that forces changes in humanity. Describe what social forces Wells was describing in this novel and how he thought they might help humans "devolve." How does Wells fictionalize these social forces in this science fiction? What are the speculative elements he uses to symbolize and explore these social forces and their effects?
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