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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the warning given by the Head Man at school?
(a) To watch the Trippy Show no matter what
(b) To attend school no matter what
(c) To beware of anyone offering Caps
(d) To only watch the Trippy Show with an adult

2. What does Pa do with Uncle Ian's briefcase?
(a) Nothing
(b) Throws it in the dumpster
(c) Puts it in the shed
(d) Mails it to Uncle Ian

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

4. What was Laurie's grandfather's occupation?
(a) He was in the military
(b) He was a farmer
(c) He was a banker
(d) He was a stockbroker

5. Which of the landings was sighted first?
(a) Montana
(b) The Soviet Union
(c) Tokoyo
(d) Dartmoor

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Laurie know Martha intends for the family to go?

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

3. Who is Wild Bill?

4. What causes Angela to attack Laurie?

5. Where does Angela say she's going as she leaves the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Laurie and Andy in the shed near the farmhouse when the Tripods arrive?

2. What is Aunt Caroline's reaction when Pa tells her about Angela's hypnosis by the Trippy Show?

3. Why doesn't Laurie's family see much of his Aunt and Uncle?

4. What does Laurie say is the difference between his calling Ilse by her name and Andy calling Miranda by her name?

5. What does the article from the Daily Mail suggest about the Trippy Show?

6. Describe the encounter between the tank and the Tripod.

7. How much input does the author say he had in the movie project and why does he say that's acceptable?

8. What is Angela's reaction when she learns that Laurie hadn't taped the Trippy show?

9. What are some of the ways the boys try to explain away the sounds and sight of the Tripod?

10. Describe Laurie's father.

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