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

2. How is the farmer dressed when he runs out of the house?
(a) In his robe
(b) In a shirt and trousers
(c) In his underwear
(d) In his pajamas

3. What company planned to sponsor a television adaptation of the Tripods?
(a) Public Broadcasting Corporation
(b) Japanese Broadcasting Corporation
(c) British Broadcasting Corporation
(d) American Broadcasting Corporation

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

5. What does the moon look like when Laurie makes his way to the window to see outside?
(a) It's only a sliver
(b) The moon is covered by clouds
(c) It's a quarter
(d) It's full

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Laurie say woke him?

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

4. What is the noise Laurie and Andy hear early the next morning?

5. How tall does Laurie say the Tripod is?

(see the answer key)

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