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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 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) He has to pay with cash and Hail the Tripod
(d) Only three people can leave and they have to prove they are not under the control of the Tripod

2. Who does Pa say is in charge when they arrive in Guernsey?
(a) The Capped
(b) The Royal Family
(c) The uncapped
(d) The police

3. What does Pa do that he believes will render the Cap harmless?
(a) Cuts some wires
(b) Pokes holes in it
(c) Removes a battery
(d) Lines it with metal

4. What does Laurie realize one of the tentacles is doing after the arrival of the tank?
(a) Nodding agreement
(b) Humming
(c) Keeping time to the music
(d) Investigating the birds

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Laurie sleeping on?

2. Where does Pa say they'll get gas for the boat?

3. Where do the police take Andy and Laurie after the fight at the train station?

4. What does the newscaster say will be the way to overcome the Tripods?

5. What are Pa and Martha drinking while listening to the television broadcasts?

(see the answer key)

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