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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. How was the Tripod that landed in the United States destroyed?
(a) By fighter-bombers
(b) By military tanks
(c) It self-destructed
(d) By a nuclear missile

2. What does Laurie see clinging to the legs of the Tripod?
(a) Vines
(b) Small Tripods
(c) Sensors
(d) People

3. What does the pilot say might be a problem with landing in Geneva?
(a) He doesn't know the way
(b) Permission to land
(c) The military will shoot them down
(d) Fuel

4. What does Angela buy Ilse for her birthday gift?
(a) A card
(b) A doll
(c) Chocolate
(d) A necklace

5. What causes Angela to attack Laurie?
(a) He shoves her agains the stair railing
(b) He tells her he at her chocolate chip cookies
(c) He tells her he didn't tape the Trippy show
(d) He calls her a Trippy

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ilse going to Switzerland?

2. How are the soldiers armed when the family arrives in Switzerland?

3. What is the name of the family's boat?

4. What does Martha say she wants Pa to do with Uncle Ian's briefcase?

5. What is the explanation Andy offers when the boys see the first Tripod?

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