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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the extremists kidnap Rikki Stormgren?
(a) The extremists want to hide the aliens' only human contact from them.
(b) The extremists want to hold Rikki Stormgren for ransom.
(c) The extremists want to brainwash Rikki Stormgren so that he will adopt their views.
(d) The extremists want to know how Rikki Stormgren communicates with the Overlords.

2. Why does Rupert Boyce hold special interest for the aliens?
(a) The aliens are interested in his library.
(b) The aliens are interested in his new wife.
(c) The aliens are interested in his veterinary work.
(d) The aliens are interested in his political views.

3. What is Alexander Wainwright's chief issue with the occupation by the alien invaders?
(a) They are draining Earth's resources.
(b) They are frightening children.
(c) They are contributing to global warming.
(d) They are playing God.

4. What has revolutionized the Earth's economy?
(a) The aliens have introduced a new breed of primate that does all the work.
(b) Machines now do all the work.
(c) There is a one-world currency.
(d) There is no longer the need for currency.

5. How does sunlight affect the aliens?
(a) They have to wear sunglasses.
(b) They have to wear a special-formula sunscreen.
(c) They have to wear protective clothing.
(d) They die if exposed to direct sunlight for too long.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the reporter ask Rikki Stormgren 50 years after his final encounter with Karellen?

2. Where does the second half of Chapter 1 take place?

3. What does Jan Rodricks' mother do?

4. In Chapter 1, the United States and Russia are in a race to be the first to do what?

5. Why is the leader of the extremist group resentful?

(see the answer key)

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