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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the family's boat?
(a) Edward Scissorhands
(b) The Angel
(c) Edelweiss
(d) The Flying Pie

2. What does Pa say the booking clerk says when he tries to buy tickets to Switzerland?
(a) Fights are cancelled and Hail the Tripod
(b) He can pay with a credit card as long as they are not wearing caps
(c) Only three people can leave and they have to prove they are not under the control of the Tripod
(d) He has to pay with cash and Hail the Tripod

3. Why does Laurie believe the attacks on the Tripods are not televised?
(a) Because they can't be destroyed
(b) Because news cameras weren't allowed near
(c) Because people died in the attacks
(d) Because people are tired of watching it

4. What does Laurie buy in the village after the villagers are Capped?
(a) New shoes
(b) Camping gear
(c) A radio
(d) Bread

5. What animals are there at the guesthouse?
(a) Cows and horses
(b) Sheep and goats
(c) Chickens and two cows
(d) Chickens, ducks and geese

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is living at the guesthouse when Laurie and his family arrive?

2. What does Laurie learn his father is planning to do?

3. What is the warning given by the Head Man at school?

4. How is Angela convinced to leave home at the time the Trippy Show is airing?

5. What does Rudi's mother give to Rudi and Laurie?

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