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

2. What time does the first plane arrive on the scene?
(a) There are no planes
(b) Just before noon
(c) Soon after eight o'clock.
(d) Within minutes of the attack

3. How does the Tripod destroy the house?
(a) It doesn't destroy it
(b) By smashing it with a tentacle
(c) By burning it with a laser
(d) By stepping on it

4. What does Andy suggest they do to get away?
(a) Disguise themselves
(b) Call for help
(c) Run
(d) Tunnel out of the shed

5. How many were actually made?
(a) Six
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Thirteen

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of dog does Laurie believe he hears?

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

3. Why does Laurie say that can't be the case?

4. What is being displayed by the tank that approaches the Tripod?

5. What does Andy think might be the source of the sound they hear just after daylight the next morning?

(see the answer key)

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