Dr. Heidegger's Experiment

Front

What was the reaction of the guests when they saw their youthful reflections in the mirror?

Back

They were happy and started dancing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

What was on the table, waiting for the guests?

Back

Four glasses.

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.4C

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.K.4

Front

After the fight that knocks over the vase of liquid, what do the four people in the experiment decide to do?

Back

They decide to go to Florida to find the Fountain of Youth.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.K.2

Front

Who was Mr. Medbourne?

Back

A prosperous merchant who lost his all in a frantic speculation.

Front

What was the reaction of Dr. Heidegger's guests after drinking the water from the Fountain of Youth?

Back

They started dancing and laughing.

Front

What is the main theme of 'Dr. Heidegger's Experiment'?

Back

The consequences of seeking eternal youth and the folly of human nature.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What does the Fountain of Youth symbolize in the story?

Back

The desire for youth and the dangers of trying to reclaim the past.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Who is Dr. Heidegger?

Back

An old scholar who conducts the experiment with his guests.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.K.4

Front

What lesson do the guests learn from their experience with the Fountain of Youth?

Back

That youth does not guarantee happiness or wisdom.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What happens to the guests after they drink the water?

Back

They temporarily regain their youth.