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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. Why does Andy come to stay with Laurie's family?
(a) Andy doesn't have television to keep up with the news
(b) Andy's mother is gone
(c) Laurie wants Andy to be near
(d) Andy's home is destroyed

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

3. What does Ilse's parents do?
(a) Run an antique business in Switzerland
(b) Run a general store in Switzerland
(c) Run a guesthouse in Dartmoor
(d) Run a guesthouse in Switzerland

4. 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) Fights are cancelled and Hail the Tripod
(c) Only three people can leave and they have to prove they are not under the control of the Tripod
(d) He has to pay with cash and Hail the Tripod

5. What is the reaction of the police when people are reported missing?
(a) Nothing because the police are all hynotized
(b) They are putting runaways in jail
(c) Nothing because there are too many reports
(d) They are bringing home anyone claiming to be a Trippy

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Andy suggest they do to get away?

2. Why does Laurie believe the attacks on the Tripods are not televised?

3. Who is Hilda Goossens?

4. What does Dr. Monmouth do to get Angela over her obsession?

5. What does Laurie say is a big drawback to sharing a room with Andy?

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