Time Enough at Last

"Time Enough At Last" was one of the first TV moments featuring an atomic bomb. Yet the protagonist doesn't appear worried about the loss of civilization. How does this fit in with his character's personality as an anti-hero? (Hint: An anti-hero is someone who isn't strong, brave, or always likable)

• Henry isn't bothered about losing his wife, friends, and coworkers because he was getting a divorce anyways.

• Henry is socially awkward, mellow, and painfully shy, so the less people around, the less he has to pretend to be someone he's not.

• Henry isn't bothered about losing his wife, friends, and coworkers because he gets fulfillment from the characters in his books, which are more important and real to him than actual humans.

• Henry knows he will die from radioactive fallout anyways, so he's determined to make the most of his remaining time.

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What are examples of foreshadowing in "Time Enough At Last"? CHOOSE TWO!

• When Henry is reading the book of poems to his wife, Helen, his glasses fall off --> This ties to the ending.

• When Henry is reading the newspaper and the front page article is about an H-bomb capable of total destruction --> This ties to the nuclear attack.

• When Henry messes up a transaction at the bank --> This proves his worthlessness as an employee.

• When Henry calls his wife "my dear" --> This ties to his reaction when he realizes she's perished in the bombing.

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Which scene in "Time Enough At Last" is symbolic of the hopelessness/failure of Henry's life? (Hint: Check the board for "futility" definition).

• Henry reading secretly in the bank vault.

• Henry hiding books from his wife.

• Henry trying desperately to tape back together the ripped-out poetry pages - but isn't successful.

• Henry's wife calling him "a fool".

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What is the main theme of 'Time Enough at Last'?

• A) The importance of time management

• B) The consequences of isolation

• C) The value of human relationships

• D) The dangers of technology

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Which character trait best describes Henry Bemis in 'Time Enough at Last'?

• A) Courageous

• B) Introverted

• C) Outgoing

• D) Ambitious

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What ironic twist occurs at the end of 'Time Enough at Last'?

• A) Henry finds a library but can't read

• B) Henry's glasses break, leaving him unable to read

• C) Henry becomes the last person on Earth

• D) Henry finds a new job

In 'Time Enough at Last', what does Henry Bemis love most?

• A) His job

• B) His wife

• C) Reading books

• D) Watching TV

What literary device is used when Henry's glasses break in 'Time Enough at Last'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Irony

• D) Alliteration

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How does Henry's wife feel about his reading habit in 'Time Enough at Last'?

• A) Supportive

• B) Indifferent

• C) Annoyed

• D) Encouraging

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What event leads to Henry being alone in 'Time Enough at Last'?

• A) A natural disaster

• B) A nuclear explosion

• C) A robbery

• D) A car accident