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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 the author say is a fundamental weakness of science fiction books?
(a) The inability to guess the future
(b) The lack of imagination of most writers
(c) The fact that all the good stories have already been told
(d) The tendency to overestimate invaders

2. How tall does Laurie say the Tripod is?
(a) As tall as King Kong
(b) Fifty meters
(c) Eighty meters
(d) Thirty meters

3. How old is Martha?
(a) Seventeen
(b) Forty-seven
(c) In her seventies
(d) Seven

4. How does Laurie greet Ilse when he first sees her?
(a) Shakes her hand
(b) Gives her his gift
(c) Yells at her
(d) Hugs her

5. What happens to the plane's captain?
(a) He is forced to remove his Cap
(b) He is shot
(c) He is put in jail
(d) He is allowed to leave

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Angela's pony?

2. What happens to the dragon in the Trippy Show?

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

4. What does Andy suggest they do to get away?

5. What color is the light Andy sees soon after waking?

(see the answer key)

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