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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Preface and Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the panelist who is critical of the idea that the Tripods don't have infrared capabilities?
(a) A chemist
(b) An astronomer
(c) A science fiction writer
(d) A biologist

2. What is being displayed by the tank that approaches the Tripod?
(a) An important military leader
(b) A white flag
(c) Food
(d) The national flag

3. How far away is the farmhouse from Laurie's location?
(a) Only a few meters
(b) At least fifty meters
(c) At least five hundred meters
(d) A couple of hundred meters

4. How is the farmer dressed when he runs out of the house?
(a) In his robe
(b) In a shirt and trousers
(c) In his pajamas
(d) In his underwear

5. How many were actually made?
(a) Thirteen
(b) Three
(c) Six
(d) Two

Short Answer Questions

1. What time does the first plane arrive on the scene?

2. What company planned to sponsor a television adaptation of the Tripods?

3. How many of the shots fired from the fighter-bombers score hits?

4. What does the moon look like when Laurie makes his way to the window to see outside?

5. How many rockets are fired from the approaching fighter-bombers?

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