The War of the Worlds Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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The War of the Worlds Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 120 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 8, Friday Night.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the humans not know what the heat ray is?
(a) It does not exist.
(b) It is made of unknown materials.
(c) It is hidden.
(d) It is invisible.

2. What is a Deputation?
(a) A group of journalists.
(b) A group of soldiers.
(c) A group of police officers.
(d) A group of delegates.

3. What is the name of the professional organization for astronomers?
(a) Astronomers United.
(b) The League of Astronomers.
(c) The National Association of Astronomers.
(d) The Astronomical Exchange.

4. About how many soldiers does the military send in response to the first cylinder crash?
(a) Fifty.
(b) One thousand.
(c) Four hundred.
(d) One hundred

5. How do the villagers react when the first visitors to the cylinder spread the news?
(a) They think that the visitors must be crazy.
(b) They insist on calling the military for help.
(c) They become very alarmed.
(d) They become angry at the visitors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comes out of the pit after the Deputation signals the Martians?

2. How many policemen are sent to the common after the heat ray?

3. Where does the narrator meet the man who owns the land where the cylinder crashes?

4. What do the people near the cylinder hear coming from inside of it at the end of the first day after the cylinder crashes?

5. What does the word "canard" mean?

(see the answer key)

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