Through the tunnel
Summarize what Jerry does when he goes to the beach the second time.
He dives, looking for the cave. After finding it, he uses a large rock as a weight and lowers himself to the entrance. He explores the first few feet of the cave.
Which event determines that John will one day be a priest? How does John’s life change after this event?
When John holds a piece of metal and does not die, it is clear he will become a priest. After that, he gets the best food and the best seat but is also punished more severely for wrongdoings.
Why does Tom decide not to go to the movies with Claire? What do you learn about Tom from this decision?
He wants to work on his project.
Why has Eckels come to the Time Safari office? What does he plan to do?
What do the men discover when they return from their trip?
Eckels has come to the office because he is going on a time safari. He wants to hunt a T-Rex.
The future has changed.
what is the first wish
wishes for 200 pounds mysterious wealthy man is out side the house trying to find a way in, he tells them there son got killed in a machine, they recive 200 pounds
How is Jerry’s preparation unlike the real test?
Jerry does not stay underwater for the full length of time; he is never in any real danger while practicing.
What does John find untrue about the Place of the God's?
John finds that the ground is not burning, there are no fogs and enchantments, and there are no wails of demons.
What happens to the yellow sheet of paper? What does Tom plan to do about it? Why?
It blows out the window. Tom decides to go out and get it because it represents two months of work.
Describe what happens after the party enters the Machine?
Natural events occur in reverse as the group goes back in time.
what is the 2 wish
10 days later wife wants the husband to wish for there son to come back, he does but is terofied, the here knoking on the door, husband is refusing for the wife to get it, she cant reach the dead bolt
What happens to Jerry when he returns to the villa?
He sleeps. His mother does not want him to swim anymore that day.
What internal conflict does John overcome before choosing a direction for his journey? How does he know he has made the right choice?
John must overcome the conflict of knowing that his journey east is forbidden by his father. He knows he has made the right choice when he easily finds game to hunt and luckily avoids enemies.
What is the revelation Tom has when looking into his living room?
He realizes that he has devoted his life to the wrong things and that his wife is more important to him than his work.
Summarize the rules the hunters are told to follow and the reasons Travis gives for those rules.
The hunters must stay on the path. They must kill only the animals they are told they can kill. The future could be changed if the rules are not followed.
what is the 3rd wish
he wishes for his son to disappear, the knocking stops and the wife opens the door and finds nothing
Was Jerry’s decision to test himself a good one, or did he risk too much? Explain.
Some may see the decision as foolish, while others may see it as brave.
How does John’s journey change him? In your opinion, what long-term impact will his journey have on his people?
John becomes a man. He becomes wise, calm and fearless. His knowledge will lead his people to advance their civilization.
What happens to the yellow sheet of paper at the end of the story? What is Tom’s reaction then? Why does he react the way he does?
It flies back out the window. Tom laughs at it.
How does Eckels react when the T-Rex appears? Briefly describe what he and the other men do.
Eckels is terrified. He runs away off of the path. The other men fire their guns at the dinosaur.
What do you think the tunnel in this story symbolizes? Why?
The transition from boyhood to adolescence.
What does the yellow paper represent to Tom? How might his feelings about the paper have influenced his decision to retrieve it?
Besides representing a lot of hard work, it also represents the future he wants in his company.
Why do you think Eckels and Travis are so dismayed by the changes they find on their return? Explain your answer.
The future has not changed for the better. The changes in the sign indicate a whole different evolution of thought among humanity. The kind of president elected indicates that society in general is crueler.