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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 does Jan Rodricks observe that he also saw on the aliens' home planet?
(a) Aliens flying.
(b) A museum.
(c) A giant web of light and color covering the atmosphere.
(d) A glowing mountain.

2. Which invader does George Greggson meet with?
(a) Karellen.
(b) Takhomasak.
(c) Thanthalteresco.
(d) Rashaverak.

3. What is Jean Morrel shocked to find in her new home?
(a) A kitchen.
(b) A garage.
(c) A Jacuzzi.
(d) A bathroom.

4. What does Thanthalteresco call George Greggson's oldest son?
(a) Subject Zero.
(b) Subject Hero.
(c) Subject One.
(d) Subject Infinity.

5. What do the remaining people on New Athens do after the aliens take action with their children?
(a) Plot how to rescue their children.
(b) Decide how to live the rest of their lives.
(c) Band together to defeat the aliens.
(d) Dissolve into mass warfare.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the invaders' home planet?

2. What bothers George Greggson about Jan Rodricks?

3. What do George Greggson and Jean Morrel spend as much time as possible doing?

4. What does Jan Rodricks see in the museum he visits?

5. What island do George Greggson and Jean Morrel visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jan Rodricks respond when approaching Earth on his return, and why?

2. What is symbolic about the whale and the squid, especially in light of the end of the novel?

3. What events are foreshadowed when the Inspector shares his report with Karellen after meeting with the New Athens council?

4. Why are people worldwide grieving after George Greggson and Jean Morrel's children begin to change?

5. What does Karellen tell Professor Sullivan about the whale display upon seeing it for the first time, and what is the significance of what he says ?

6. Explain George Greggson's observations and feelings at the beginning of Chapter 21.

7. In his radio address in Chapter 20, what does Karellen explain is his reason for occupying the planet?

8. What is significant about the results of the tsunami on George Greggson's family?

9. Explain the nature of Jeffrey Greggson's dreams as revealed in Chapter 18 and how the Overlords evaluate what is happening to him.

10. Why do George Greggson and Jean Morrel move to New Athens? Describe their adjustment to their new home.

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