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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter 11, when the Time Traveler has traveled even farther into the future, what has happened to the moon?
2. When the Time Traveler returns home, whom does he see walk in reverse across his laboratory?
3. Why does the Time Traveler refer to the "abominable desolation" of the far future in Chapter 11?
4. What does the Time Traveler find in the great hall of the museum?
5. What are the objects/things that Wells describes with the word "carbuncles"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
A major theme of this novel is entropy and decay over time and as a result of social Darwinism, or social pressures that result in changes. Define what you think the terms entropy and decay mean in terms of this novel and contextualize your analysis with examples from the book. You should be sure to consider entropy and decay in terms of the several major fictional strategies (setting, characterization, plot, language, dialogue, etc.)
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
Critics have argued that Wells's predictions in this novel were intended to warn Victorian England about the growing social inequities between the working poor and the wealthy elite classes and what might happen if this trajectory did not change. Describe, using textual examples, the ways Wells's text lends itself to this interpretation. Then, offer your opinion; to what extent was Wells attempting to warn his society? Are there other interpretations these critics should consider? Do you think anyone heeded these warnings? Why or why not?
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