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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. Why does Laurie say that can't be the case?
(a) It's too far to the nearest mine
(b) It's too far to the artillery range
(c) It's too far to the nearest road
(d) It's too far to the nearest train tracks

2. What does Laurie say woke him?
(a) An explosion
(b) A flash of light
(c) The barking of a dog
(d) Andy's scream

3. Which of the following is not seen from the train window?
(a) A lake
(b) Several small boats
(c) Ducks swimming
(d) A paddle steamer

4. What is the reaction of the police when people are reported missing?
(a) They are bringing home anyone claiming to be a Trippy
(b) Nothing because there are too many reports
(c) Nothing because the police are all hynotized
(d) They are putting runaways in jail

5. Why does Andy come to stay with Laurie's family?
(a) Andy doesn't have television to keep up with the news
(b) Laurie wants Andy to be near
(c) Andy's home is destroyed
(d) Andy's mother is gone

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Tripod destroy the house?

2. Why does Laurie believe the attacks on the Tripods are not televised?

3. What company planned to sponsor a television adaptation of the Tripods?

4. What is Laurie sleeping on?

5. What was Laurie's grandfather's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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