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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Martha pull from her purse when she sees Laurie is in trouble?
(a) A pistol
(b) A cell phone
(c) A can of Mace
(d) A chain for hypnotizing Ian

2. Where does Laurie plan to get the present he's going to give Angela?
(a) He's going to ask Ilse to make it
(b) From a nearby farm
(c) From the hotel
(d) From the village

3. What is the weather like when they reach the dock?
(a) It's hailing
(b) It's sunny
(c) It's sleeting
(d) It's warm and windy

4. What does Andy think might be the source of the sound they hear just after daylight the next morning?
(a) The Tripods
(b) Farm machinery
(c) The farmer's pickup
(d) Trains

5. How far is it to the nearest house?
(a) Twenty miles
(b) Three miles
(c) Ten miles
(d) A mile

Short Answer Questions

1. How many were actually made?

2. What does the author say is a fundamental weakness of science fiction books?

3. What is near the umbrella stand at the doorway of Rudi's house?

4. What are Pa and Martha drinking while listening to the television broadcasts?

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

(see the answer key)

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