H.G. Wells: Life and Works

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What is H.G. Wells often referred to as?

The Father of Socialism

The Father of Science Fiction (correct)

The Father of Pacifism

The Father of English Literature

What was the occupation of H.G. Wells' apprentice from 1880 to 1883?

Draper (correct)

Writer

Laboratory assistant

Social commentator

What was the main theme of H.G. Wells' middle period novels?

Science fiction

Lower middle class life (correct)

The life of an aristocrat

Fantasy and magic

What was the inspiration for H.G. Wells' novels The Wheels of Chance and Kipps?

His experiences as a draper's apprentice Signup and view all the answers

What is the main plot of the story 'The Invisible Man'?

A scientist who discovers how to make himself invisible Signup and view all the answers

What was the financial situation of H.G. Wells' family?

They lived in financial crunch Signup and view all the answers

What did the two boys initially notice?

Fresh muddy imprints of a pair of bare feet Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Griffin's experiment?

He became invisible and solid as glass Signup and view all the answers

Why did Griffin set fire to the house?

He was angry with his landlord for trying to eject him Signup and view all the answers

Why did Griffin have to remove his clothes?

He had to get away without being seen Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the muddy footprints the boys followed?

They became fainter and eventually disappeared Signup and view all the answers

What can be said about Griffin's character?

He was a brilliant but lawless person Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is H.G. Wells often referred to as?

What was the occupation of H.G. Wells' apprentice from 1880 to 1883?

What was the main theme of H.G. Wells' middle period novels?

What was the inspiration for H.G. Wells' novels The Wheels of Chance and Kipps?

What is the main plot of the story 'The Invisible Man'?

What was the financial situation of H.G. Wells' family?

What did the two boys initially notice?

What was the result of Griffin's experiment?

Why did Griffin set fire to the house?

Why did Griffin have to remove his clothes?

What happened to the muddy footprints the boys followed?

What can be said about Griffin's character?

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