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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of car does Uncle Ian drive?
(a) A Jaguar
(b) A Volkswagon
(c) A Renault
(d) A Rolls

2. What was Laurie's grandfather's occupation?
(a) He was a banker
(b) He was in the military
(c) He was a stockbroker
(d) He was a farmer

3. What does the author say is a fundamental weakness of science fiction books?
(a) The inability to guess the future
(b) The tendency to overestimate invaders
(c) The fact that all the good stories have already been told
(d) The lack of imagination of most writers

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

5. What does Pa say the booking clerk says when he tries to buy tickets to Switzerland?
(a) He can pay with a credit card as long as they are not wearing caps
(b) Only three people can leave and they have to prove they are not under the control of the Tripod
(c) He has to pay with cash and Hail the Tripod
(d) Fights are cancelled and Hail the Tripod

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the landings was sighted first?

2. When does Pa say they'll leave the country?

3. Where does Laurie know Martha intends for the family to go?

4. What does Pa do with Uncle Ian's briefcase?

5. What is on the television when Laurie wakes the following morning?

(see the answer key)

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