Dr. Heidegger's Experiment

Who were the four venerable friends invited by Dr. Heidegger to his study?

• Mr. Medbourne, Colonel Killigrew, Mr. Gascoigne, and Widow Wycherly

• Mr. Smith, Captain Johnson, Mr. Brown, and Mrs. Davis

• Mr. Johnson, Colonel Medbourne, Mr. Wycherly, and Widow Gascoigne

• Mr. Heidegger, Colonel Killigrew, Mr. Medbourne, and Dr. Wycherly

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What misfortune had befallen Mr. Medbourne?

• He lost all his wealth in a speculation.

• He wasted his best years pursuing sinful pleasures.

• He was ruined politically.

• He was a mendicant.

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Why had the Widow Wycherly lived in seclusion?

• She was a great beauty in her day.

• She had scandalous stories spread about her.

• She was a victim of gossip by the townspeople.

• She was misunderstood by the gentry.

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What was the book in Dr. Heidegger's study rumored to be?

• A book of magic

• A history book

• A medical textbook

• A poetry anthology

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What effect did the water from the Fountain of Youth have on the four guests?

• It made them grow older.

• It made them younger again

• It had no effect on them.

• It made them feel sick.

What happened to the rose that Dr. Heidegger placed in the water after it was removed?

• It remained the same.

• It turned into a different flower.

• It withered and became dry.

• It bloomed and became more vibrant.

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What happened when the four guests began to fight over the Widow Wycherly?

• They realized the silliness of their actions and stopped.

• They turned into young and attractive versions of themselves.

• They became exhausted and sat back down.

• They shattered the vase containing the Water of Youth.

What did the guests notice happening to their appearances after drinking the water?

• They saw their wrinkles disappear.

• They became taller and stronger.

• They saw their hair turn gray.

• They felt a surge of energy.

What was the ultimate fate of the Water of Youth?

• It evaporated into thin air.

• It was spilled and wasted.

• It was stored away for future use.

• It was used to revive the butterfly.

What lesson did Dr. Heidegger learn from the experiment?

• The pursuit of youth is futile.

• The Water of Youth is too powerful to be used.

• Old age should be embraced and celebrated.

• The Fountain of Youth is a myth.