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The Time Machine
H.G. Wells
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1
of 5
What subject is the Time Traveller lecturing his guests about in the novel's opening scene?
Wormholes
Stoichiometry
Thermodynamics
The fourth dimension
2
of 5
What happens to the miniature time machine when a dinner guest pushes the "forward" lever?
Nothing
It fades
It disappears
It grows larger
3
of 5
What do most of the dinner guests think about the Time Traveller's demonstration on the small time machine?
It made no sense
It proved nothing
It substantiated time travel
It was a prank
4
of 5
In what kind of a state does the Time Traveller show up for the second dinner he hosts?
Drunk
Dusty and disheveled
Loud and belligerent
All of the above
5
of 5
Before beginning his story, what does the Time Traveller claim that he has no energy to do?
Argue
Wrestle
Entertain
Time travel again
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