When the Tripods Came Test | Final Test - Hard

John Christopher
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 117 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

When the Tripods Came Test | Final Test - Hard

John Christopher
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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. What happens to the destroyed Tripod after the snow melts, leaving it exposed?

2. What does Pa have in his hand when he returns to the house the second time?

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

4. What does Laurie say about the reason Tripods don't come until after the snow is melted?

5. What does Rudi say could be a good effect of longer patrols?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the Caps made permanent and how does Laurie learn about it?

2. Why is Laurie chosen to be the one to wear the altered Cap?

3. Describe the scene in the airport after the plane lands.

4. What is it about Captain Hardy that makes Laurie question whether being Capped is a bad thing?

5. What does Pa say about the difference in the attitudes of the young and the old with regard to taking chances?

6. Why are the Swiss people not worried about being invaded prior to the time it actually happens?

7. What is the argument against Pa going to rescue Andy?

8. What precautions are taken by the group to ensure that they aren't detected?

9. What is the conversation Pa and Andy have about rats?

10. What is the condition of Ilse's father and how does he spend his days?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story explores the idea of an alien race using hypnosis to control humans. Is the idea scientifically sound? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The Swiss don't believe they have anything to fear as the face off the invaders but Laurie says they can't imagine facing an army of people who have been Capped. Why does Laurie fear the Capped army and what is the end result of the conflict? What is the end result to the Swiss people?

Essay Topic 3

What are the Trippies? How are their attitudes changed from their personalities. List at least three people who become Trippies. What are their fates?

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