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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 inability to guess the future
(c) The tendency to overestimate invaders
(d) The fact that all the good stories have already been told

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

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

4. What does Laurie say about the rules of their camping expedition?
(a) That they are not to ask for help
(b) That they are to hide from the Tripods
(c) That they are to call their parents daily
(d) That they are not to sleep outside

5. Who is the panelist who is critical of the idea that the Tripods don't have infrared capabilities?
(a) An astronomer
(b) A chemist
(c) A science fiction writer
(d) A biologist

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the sound coming from the tank?

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