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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 ability to adapt to new weapons
(b) The strengths of the agressor
(c) The use of technology
(d) The exploitation of another's weakness

2. 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

3. How many of the shots fired from the fighter-bombers score hits?
(a) Too many to count
(b) Four
(c) Six
(d) Two

4. 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 biologist
(d) A science fiction writer

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the moon look like when Laurie makes his way to the window to see outside?

2. How tall does Laurie say the Tripod is?

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

4. What does Andy think might be the source of the sound they hear just after daylight the next morning?

5. How many tentacles do the boys see after the arrival of the tank?

(see the answer key)

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