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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 15, What Had Happened in Surrey.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the new weapon do that the Martians reveal at Surrey?
(a) It emits toxic smoke.
(b) It shoots fire.
(c) It works as a mounted gun on the tripods.
(d) It knocks down enemy vehicles.

2. A soldier tells the narrator that when a man waved a flag on a long pole at the Martians, the Martians responded by:
(a) Pulling him into the pit.
(b) Ignoring him.
(c) Shooting at him.
(d) Attacking him.

3. Who owns the property on which the first cylinder crashes?
(a) Lord Vasser.
(b) Lord Harrington.
(c) Lord William.
(d) Lord Hilton.

4. What is the man selling near the pit shortly after the cylinder crashes?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Sweets.
(c) Souvenirs.
(d) Drawings.

5. About how many people does the heat ray kill?
(a) One hundred.
(b) Forty.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the narrator and soldier decide to take a long route when leaving Woking?

2. What are the locals doing when the soldier and the narrator go to check in with the soldiers?

3. How does the Lieutenant respond to the soldier and narrator's story when meeting them?

4. How many policemen are sent to the common after the heat ray?

5. Where does the narrator decide to take his wife when his chimney is cracked?

(see the answer key)

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