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Why did the Bigfoot civilization develop a steampunk-like technology?
The Bigfoots of the plains studied the Mego Electric gun given to them by the adventurers, leading to technological advancements resembling a futuristic Victorian world.
What is the significance of the star chart on the ceiling in the temple?
The star chart indicates that the people believe the spot they are standing on is the exact center of their universe.
How did the adventurers attempt to communicate with the Bigfoots?
The adventurers used a combination of drawing pictograms and writing the alphabet to attempt communication, hoping the Bigfoots would develop an understanding of English over time.
What is the main conflict between the two tribes in the story?
The conflict revolves around the key, which both tribes believe will unlock a door to another world. The plains people think the key belongs to them and was stolen by the swamp people, while the swamp people believe they were gifted the key by the gods below and are trying to find the door to descend to a new world.
What is the purpose of the time dilation chamber in the story?
The time dilation chamber allows the researchers to fast forward thousands of years to observe the evolution and technological advancements of the civilizations within the chamber without waiting for actual time to pass.
How did the adventurers initially try to assert their dominance over the Bigfoots?
The adventurers used their advanced technology, such as the electric gun, to demonstrate their power and tried to communicate their status as gods by pointing to the key and Trudy's robot brain.
What is the significance of the key in the story?
The key is believed by both tribes to unlock a door to another world, either ascending to the sky or descending to the earth, depending on the tribe's belief system.
How did the adventurers eventually gain the trust of the Bigfoots?
The adventurers convinced the Bigfoots that they were gods from the sky by using their advanced technology and demonstrating their knowledge of the key, eventually leading to the Bigfoots providing them with mounts and guiding them to their city.
What is the role of Jenkins in the story?
Jenkins is a researcher who got trapped in the time dilation chamber and is now working with the adventurers to find a way out. He provides knowledge about the chamber's functions and the history of the civilizations within it.
What technological advancements did the Bigfoots achieve over a thousand years?
Over a thousand years, the Bigfoots developed a steampunk-like society with zeppelins, electric trolleys, and clockwork armor, significantly advancing their technology based on their study of the Mego Electric gun.
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