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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 Andy say could have been the source of the noise they heard?
(a) An artillery range
(b) A train
(c) A truck
(d) Dynamite from a nearby mine

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

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

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

5. What is Laurie sleeping on?
(a) The ground
(b) A sleeping bag
(c) A pile of straw
(d) A small mattress

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say is often the key to winning a battle?

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

3. What does Laurie realize one of the tentacles is doing after the arrival of the tank?

4. What does the author say is a fundamental weakness of science fiction books?

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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