The Time Machine

by

H. G. Wells

The Time Machine: Chapter 1 Quiz 3 questions

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At the beginning of the book, what is the Time Traveller discussing with his guests?
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The history of scientific discoveries
The principles of science and math related to time travel
The cultural impacts of scientific advancements
The moral implications of time travel
What purpose does the demonstration of the time machine model serve in the narrative?
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It shows the Time Traveller's wealth and creativity
It marks the beginning of the Time Traveller's journey to the past
It introduces new scientific concepts to the world of the story
It is a rhetorical device to get readers to suspend their disbelief
What is the narrative purpose of the guests' skepticism towards the Time Traveller's invention?
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To highlight the Time Traveller's eccentric personality
To create a sense of mystery and suspense in the story
To predispose readers to align with the Time Traveller's perspective
To demonstrate the limits of human understanding