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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. What time does the first plane arrive on the scene?
(a) There are no planes
(b) Within minutes of the attack
(c) Just before noon
(d) Soon after eight o'clock.

2. How many tentacles do the boys see after the arrival of the tank?
(a) Three
(b) One
(c) Eight
(d) Two

3. What does Andy suggest they do to get away?
(a) Run
(b) Call for help
(c) Tunnel out of the shed
(d) Disguise themselves

4. Why does Laurie say that can't be the case?
(a) It's too far to the nearest train tracks
(b) It's too far to the nearest mine
(c) It's too far to the nearest road
(d) It's too far to the artillery range

5. What does Laurie realize one of the tentacles is doing after the arrival of the tank?
(a) Nodding agreement
(b) Investigating the birds
(c) Keeping time to the music
(d) Humming

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Laurie sleeping on?

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

3. How many parts of the series were originally planned?

4. What is the explanation Andy offers when the boys see the first Tripod?

5. How is the farmer dressed when he runs out of the house?

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