Questions and Answers
What year did Edgar mention when asked about the first year?
What language was the knight speaking that caught Edgar's attention?
Why did Burroughs sigh when Edgar was excited about the knight?
What reaction did Burroughs have when the machine started working?
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What did Edgar do after Burroughs threw up?
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What did Edgar initially suggest to the knight?
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What significant event occurred on Christmas Day in 1066?
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What did Burroughs think about the machine's operation?
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What mistake did Edgar make regarding the time travel?
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What were people around them doing when they arrived at their destination?
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Study Notes
Chapter 2 - Wrong Time
- Burroughs experiences nausea upon arrival, indicative of their first time traveling with the machine.
- Edgar, the master, recalls his own travel mishap to India, indicating that first-time travelers often struggle.
- The time machine was expected to transport them back one year, but they ended up in the middle of a snowy street, not their intended warehouse.
- Encountering men in polished suits of armor points to a historical context; the year is crucial to understand the situation.
- Edgar intended to travel on Christmas Day but did not specify a year, leading to confusion and an unexpected situation.
- The default setting of the time machine took them to the year 1066, a significant year when William the Conqueror was crowned King of England.
- A knight speaks in a language initially perceived as alien, but is actually French, reflecting the historical accuracy of the setting.
- Edgar displays excitement at the thought of being on a distant planet, showcasing his imaginative nature.
- Burroughs' practical understanding contrasts with Edgar's excitement, leading to a serious misunderstanding regarding their situation.
- Tension arises when knights brandish weapons, suggesting they want to capture Burroughs and Edgar, highlighting a risk in their adventure.
Retrieval Focus
- Edgar traveled to India in his youth, illustrating personal travel experiences.
- They hoped to travel back in time, specifically one year from their original date.
- The failure to specify a year resulted in following the machine’s default settings.
- The automatic teapot is referenced as a previous failed invention, showing Edgar’s pattern of neglect in understanding his creations.
- They mistakenly arrived on December 25, 1066; a date notable for historic events.
VIPERS Questions
- Relief for Burroughs stems from the time machine seemingly functioning correctly despite surprises.
- A synonym for "looked at": "surveyed."
- The first people Burroughs encountered were knights in polished armor, establishing an immediate historical context.
- Burroughs might feel embarrassed about Edgar’s misunderstanding of the knights' language and intentions, reflecting on Edgar's impulsive nature.
- Phrase describing the men's weapons: "very pointy nature," indicating both danger and historical context.
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Dive into the world of narrative science fiction with Chapter 2 of 'Wrong Time'. This chapter follows Burroughs as he navigates the challenges of time travel and his experiences along the way. Explore the blending of adventure and humor in this thrilling story.
