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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Martha?

2. Why does Laurie believe the attacks on the Tripods are not televised?

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

4. How many tentacles do the boys see after the arrival of the tank?

5. What does Laurie say is a big drawback to sharing a room with Andy?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author say the Tripods came to inhabit the Earth?

2. Describe Laurie's father.

3. What does Pa say were his thoughts and actions when he heard of the Tripod landing?

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

5. What is the reaction of the boys when the military arrives?

6. Briefly describe what happens when the Tripod arrives at the farmhouse.

7. What does Caroline say happened to Ian and Nathanael?

8. What is the reaction of police when people are reported missing and why?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As Rudi is studying science, his mother says that science will soon be eliminated as a course of study. Why does she say this and what does this mean for the future of the human race?

Essay Topic 2

As the book comes to an end, Laurie realizes that his exile is a long-term situation and that he has a responsibility to future generations. Describe how he comes to these conclusions and what this could mean for his future.

Essay Topic 3

How does Switzerland attempt to prevent the invasion of the Tripods? Are they successful at all? Are their methods honorable? Support your answers.

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