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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 strengths of the agressor
(c) The use of technology
(d) The ability to adapt to new weapons

2. What is the name of the planet the Master comes from, according to the author?
(a) Tripodia
(b) Xenon
(c) Mars
(d) The planet isn't named

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

4. What does Laurie realize one of the tentacles is doing after the arrival of the tank?
(a) Investigating the birds
(b) Humming
(c) Keeping time to the music
(d) Nodding agreement

5. How many tentacles do the boys see after the arrival of the tank?
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Eight
(d) Three

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the sound coming from the tank?

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

3. What color is the light Andy sees soon after waking?

4. How many were actually made?

5. How does the Tripod destroy the house?

(see the answer key)

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