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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the planet the Master comes from, according to the author?
(a) Mars
(b) The planet isn't named
(c) Tripodia
(d) Xenon

2. How does the Tripod destroy the house?
(a) By smashing it with a tentacle
(b) By stepping on it
(c) By burning it with a laser
(d) It doesn't destroy it

3. What does the newscaster say will be the way to overcome the Tripods?
(a) Retaining control of the airports
(b) People pleading with their family to return home
(c) Regaining control of the military
(d) Free men and women joining to fight

4. What does Andy say the Tripod looks like?
(a) A submarine
(b) A torpedo
(c) A mechanical clown
(d) A futuristic robot

5. What is the explanation Andy offers when the boys see the first Tripod?
(a) That they've been invaded
(b) That it can't be real
(c) That someone is making a movie
(d) That it's probably a military experiment

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Martha call after Ian leaves?

2. Why does Andy come to stay with Laurie's family?

3. How many were actually made?

4. Why does Pa give way to Martha's suggestion that they leave the country?

5. What does Laurie see clinging to the legs of the Tripod?

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