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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the noise Laurie and Andy hear early the next morning?
(a) Silence
(b) A radio
(c) A thumping
(d) Explosions

3. What happens to the dragon in the Trippy Show?
(a) It's killed by the knight
(b) It's sent back to its cave
(c) It wins the battle
(d) It dissolves

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

5. What is being displayed by the tank that approaches the Tripod?
(a) An important military leader
(b) A white flag
(c) The national flag
(d) Food

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wild Bill say he did to another copy of the Daily Mail that addressed Trippies?

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

3. What does the author say is often the key to winning a battle?

4. How is the farmer dressed when he runs out of the house?

5. Who is Angela?

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