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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the narrator find food after he meets with the soldier for the second time?

2. What are the people coming back from the south of London saying?

3. How is the soldier described who travels with the narrator?

4. About what time does the Martian attack of Surrey start?

5. How long does the narrator stay in the house after he is found wandering the streets?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What advantages do the Martians have over the humans, and vice versa?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the author's use of mythological and Biblical allusions in this novel, and explain what purpose they serve.

Essay Topic 3

Research all of the scientific claims the narrator makes in War of the Worlds. Analyze whether or not each of these claims could be accurate.

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