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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 1, Under Food.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What direction do the Martians head after they attack Surrey?
(a) West.
(b) North.
(c) South.
(d) East.

2. Who is Henderson?
(a) A blacksmith.
(b) An astronomer.
(c) A journalist.
(d) A doctor.

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

4. What does the word "canard" mean?
(a) A distraction.
(b) A card game.
(c) A worthless object.
(d) A false story.

5. Why do the humans not know what the heat ray is?
(a) It is invisible.
(b) It does not exist.
(c) It is hidden.
(d) It is made of unknown materials.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the narrator's brother able to help the two women subdue their attackers?

2. How large in diameter is the first cylinder?

3. What is the name of the Astronomer Royal?

4. How long has it been since the soldier has eaten when he first teams up with the narrator?

5. Who is Marshall?

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