When the Tripods Came Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of dog does Laurie believe he hears?
(a) A Labrador
(b) A poodle
(c) A St. Bernard
(d) A greyhound

2. What does the author say is a fundamental weakness of science fiction books?
(a) The lack of imagination of most writers
(b) The fact that all the good stories have already been told
(c) The tendency to overestimate invaders
(d) The inability to guess the future

3. What does Ilse's parents do?
(a) Run a guesthouse in Dartmoor
(b) Run an antique business in Switzerland
(c) Run a guesthouse in Switzerland
(d) Run a general store in Switzerland

4. How many crew members are there on the plane?
(a) Only a captain and co-captain
(b) Four
(c) A captain and a stewardess
(d) Only a captain

5. What is the name of the planet the Master comes from, according to the author?
(a) Xenon
(b) The planet isn't named
(c) Mars
(d) Tripodia

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pa do that he believes will render the Cap harmless?

2. Who is living at the guesthouse when Laurie and his family arrive?

3. What is Laurie sleeping on?

4. Who is waiting for the group as they disembark from the train?

5. What is the sound coming from the tank?

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