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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 does Andy think might be the source of the sound they hear just after daylight the next morning?
(a) Trains
(b) Farm machinery
(c) The farmer's pickup
(d) The Tripods

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

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

4. Why does Pa give way to Martha's suggestion that they leave the country?
(a) Because he sees no other option
(b) Because he knows she's right
(c) Because it was really his idea
(d) Because Martha is a stronger person

5. What does the author say is often the key to winning a battle?
(a) The strengths of the agressor
(b) The use of technology
(c) The exploitation of another's weakness
(d) The ability to adapt to new weapons

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of the shots fired from the fighter-bombers score hits?

2. What is in the briefcase Uncle Ian left behind?

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

4. Who goes with Laurie and Andy to get a look at a Tripod nearby?

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

(see the answer key)

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