Question

1.) In Wells's story, "The Star," what does the mathematician discover?

A.) Martians
B.) How the star was created in a collision with Neptune
C.) That the star will impact earth
D.) A way to change the star's course
2.) What does the mathematician do after making his discovery?
A.) Call the president
B.) teach his class
C.) Take drugs
D.) nothing

Answer 1

Expert Verified Answer

1.) In H.G. Wells's story "The Star," the mathematician discovers that the star will impact earth.

2.) After making his discovery, the mathematician does nothing as the story portrays his discovery as a futile exercise as there is no way to change the course of the star and avoid its impact on Earth.