Characters
Who is the main character in the story?
Eckels
What year does the story begin in?
2055
What was Eckels’ main goal when joining the safari?
To hunt a dinosaur
How much did Eckels pay for the safari?
Ten thousand dollars
How is “Time Safari Inc.” spelled incorrectly in the altered future?
TYME SEFARI INC.
Mr. Travis is?
The guide
Where does Eckels first go in Chapter 1?
The office of Time Safari, Inc.
What mistake does Eckels make during the hunt?
He panics and steps off the path
What did Eckels do nervously while holding his rifle?
His hands shook
What word was misspelled as “YU”?
you
How does Eckles feel at the beginning of the story?
brave, nervous
What kind of environment do they arrive in when the time machine stops?
A hot, heavy jungle
What happens to the Tyrannosaurus Rex?
It is killed by the hunters and a falling tree
What academic word means “destroy completely”?
Eradicate or Extinct?
eradicate
What word was misspelled as “ANIMALLS”?
animals
Mr. Travis can be described and fun and friendly. True or False
No. He is serious and stern.
What special path must the hunters stay on in the past?
A metal path
What small action caused the future to change?
Eckels crushed a butterfly
What animal does Travis use as an example of how small changes affect the future?
mouse
Which correct spelling means “a formal promise”?
Guarantee
Which character panicked and stepped off the path?
Eckels
What big change does Eckels notice when they return to the future?
The sign is misspelled and the world feels different
How does the story end?
Travis raises his rifle, and there is a sound of thunder
What does “inevitable” mean?
Certain to happen; unavoidable
Which correct spelling means “involving sudden and terrible damage”?
Catastrophic