Questions and Answers
Where is the narrator and where does the book start?
The dinner party
Who is late to the second dinner party?
The time traveller
The time traveler shows the people at the dinner party a model of the _____________ before showing them the actual ___________.
time machine
What is the first thing that the time traveller sees when he lands?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the four dimensions?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of decorations did the future world have?
Signup and view all the answers
The people of the future came across as what?
Signup and view all the answers
The time machine looks like a ____________ and has a __________ for the time traveller.
Signup and view all the answers
The time traveller described moving through time as what?
Signup and view all the answers
The future world of 802,710 AD had become a what?
Signup and view all the answers
The time traveller believes we can go back in time due to what?
Signup and view all the answers
Does anyone at the dinner party believe the time traveller?
Signup and view all the answers
Where was the dinner party?
Signup and view all the answers
How many new people attended the second dinner party?
Signup and view all the answers
Who were the 3 new people?
Signup and view all the answers
How many days did the time traveller go through?
Signup and view all the answers
Other than the garden, what did the time traveller notice about the future earth?
Signup and view all the answers
What causes the time traveller to not be able to explain the future?
Signup and view all the answers
What happens to the sun as the time traveller time travels?
Signup and view all the answers
How does the time traveller communicate with the future people?
Signup and view all the answers
What do the future people eat?
Signup and view all the answers
What animals are extinct?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Setting and Characters
- The story begins at a dinner party hosted by the time traveller.
- The time traveller arrives late to the second dinner party, drawing attention from the guests.
Time Machine Concept
- The time traveller presents a model of the time machine before revealing the actual device.
- The time machine resembles a clock and features a saddle for the time traveller's comfort.
Journey Through Time
- Upon arrival in the future, the first sight is a white sphinx.
- The narrator experiences time travel as "a nightmare sensation of falling."
Dimensions and Decor
- The four dimensions are defined as breadth, length, thickness, and time.
- Future world decorations reflect Phoenician influences, indicating a blend of cultures.
Observation of Future Society
- The inhabitants of the future appear childlike in their behavior and approach to life.
- The time traveller notes that the future world of 802,710 AD resembles a vast garden, lush and overgrown.
Communication and Cuisine
- The time traveller communicates with future people using hand gestures, suggesting a language barrier.
- The future inhabitants primarily consume fruit, signifying changes in dietary habits.
Extinct Species
- Many animal species, including cats, sheep, horses, and dogs, have disappeared from the future ecosystem.
Belief and Skepticism
- Guests at the dinner party express disbelief in the time traveller's claims about time travel.
- The time traveller suggests that memories allow for potential time travel to the past, hinting at the complexity of time perception.
Time Mechanics
- The time traveller journeys through time for eight days, revealing the extent of his exploration.
- A 'switchback' in time poses challenges for meaningful explanations of the future, adding to the intrigue of time travel.
- As time passes during his journey, the sun appears to dim, possibly indicating changes in the Earth's atmosphere or environment.
Architectural Changes
- Beyond the garden aesthetics, the time traveller also observes remnants of architecture in the future, hinting at past civilizations.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge of the first four chapters of H.G. Wells' 'The Time Machine' with these flashcards. Review key events and characters introduced at the beginning of the story, including details from the dinner party and the time traveler's first presentation. Perfect for students studying this classic science fiction novel.
