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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Preface and Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many tentacles do the boys see after the arrival of the tank?
(a) Three
(b) Eight
(c) Two
(d) One

3. What does the author say is often the key to winning a battle?
(a) The strengths of the agressor
(b) The exploitation of another's weakness
(c) The ability to adapt to new weapons
(d) The use of technology

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

5. What does Andy think might be the source of the sound they hear just after daylight the next morning?
(a) The Tripods
(b) The farmer's pickup
(c) Trains
(d) Farm machinery

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of the shots fired from the fighter-bombers score hits?

2. How tall does Laurie say the Tripod is?

3. What is the name of the planet the Master comes from, according to the author?

4. What time does the first plane arrive on the scene?

5. How many rockets are fired from the approaching fighter-bombers?

(see the answer key)

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