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

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

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

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

5. What is the explanation Andy offers when the boys see the first Tripod?
(a) That they've been invaded
(b) That someone is making a movie
(c) That it's probably a military experiment
(d) That it can't be real

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Laurie sleeping on?

2. What does Laurie say woke him?

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

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

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

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