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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator's brother here about London as he travels with the two women?

2. Where does the narrator's brother live?

3. What does the narrator's brother think happens to the narrator after news reports of the Martians reach town?

4. The soldier believes that the Martians have built a machine that can do what?

5. How much does the curate sleep when he and the narrator are hiding in the ruined house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze how H.G. Wells uses symbolism in War of the Worlds.

Essay Topic 3

How does this novel show that crisis reveals a person's true character?

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