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Assess Yourself




            A.  Tick () the correct answer.


                  1.    What is  the name of the scientist  in the story?

                        (a)    Dr. Smith

                        (b)    Dr. Carter

                        (c)    Dr. Johnson

                  2.    What was the mysterious element that Dr. Carter discovered in his laboratory?

                        (a)    Chlorine

                        (b)    Chronium

                        (c)    Cadmium

                  3.    What was the purpose of the time  machine that Dr. Carter  built?


                        (a)    to  travel  to  different  countries

                        (b)    to visit historical events

                        (c)    to explore outer space

                  4.    What did Dr. Carter  realise about time  travel during his  journeys?

                        (a)    Time  travel was not possible.

                        (b)    Time  travel could change history .

                        (c)    Time  travel had no consequences.

                  5.    How  did  the  scientific  community  react  to  Dr.  Carter’s  discoveries?

                        (a)    They  ignored  his  findings.


                        (b)    They celebrated  his  achievements.

                        (c)    They criticized his  work.

            B.  Answer  the  questions  briefly.


                  1.    What led Dr. Richard Carter  to the idea of time  travel in the story?


                  2.    Describe the appearance  and components of the time  machine.




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