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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. How does Karl come to join the group?

2. What is xenophbia?

3. What does the pilot say when Pa demands that he set a course for Geneva?

4. What do they use for cooking?

5. How long is the family told they can stay in the country?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the encounter with the Vicar in the airport restaurant.

2. What does Laurie come to realize about the length of time they'll be remaining in hiding and their purpose?

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

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

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

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

7. What does Laurie think when Pa arrives the following morning but leaves without rescuing him?

8. How are Laurie and Andy eventually able to escape?

9. What are the arguments against trying to destroy the Tripod that patrols near the tunnel?

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

Describe the Tripods. What are the Tripods' ultimate goal? How do you know this?

Essay Topic 2

Who do you believe the is the strongest character in the story? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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

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