Page2 Flashcards
Who is the protagonist in the story?
Eckels
Eckels is depicted as a character who is both excited and anxious about the time travel experience.
What is the purpose of the Time Machine?
To conduct Safaris in the past for hunting dinosaurs
The Time Machine allows hunters to travel back in time to bag the biggest game.
What does Eckels express relief about at the beginning?
Keith winning the election
Eckels thinks about the implications of a different election outcome.
What kind of government does Eckels fear if Deutscher becomes President?
A dictatorship
Deutscher is characterized as anti-human and militaristic.
What type of dinosaur are the hunters aiming to shoot?
Tyrannosaurus Rex
It is referred to as ‘The Tyrant Lizard.’
What warning does the Safari leader give to Eckels?
Don’t panic at the first shot
Panic could lead to dangerous situations, as evidenced by previous accidents.
Fill in the blank: The Time Machine travels back _______ years.
sixty million
What is the significance of the Path laid by Time Safari?
It prevents contact with the past
The Path is an anti-gravity metal that floats above the ground.
What happens if a hunter steps off the Path?
There is a penalty
Stepping off the Path could alter the future in unpredictable ways.
What could happen if an important species is killed in the past?
It could destroy an important link in a growing species
This highlights the fragility of ecosystems and the impact of small changes.
True or False: The Safari leaders are indifferent about the impact of their actions on the future.
False
They express concern over the potential consequences of their hunting.
What does Travis emphasize about the historical timeline?
Many significant historical figures do not yet exist
This underscores the ancient setting of their time travel.
What does Eckels feel while seated in the Time Machine?
Trembling in his arms
This indicates his anxiety about the upcoming hunt.
Fill in the blank: The jungle they arrive in is _______ million years old.
sixty-two
Who are the other characters present in the Time Machine with Eckels?
Travis, Lesperance, Billings, and Kramer
These characters are part of the hunting expedition.
