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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the government reaction when it's discovered that the Trippy Show is being broadcast from outer space?
(a) They try to jam the signal
(b) They warn people not to watch
(c) They ban television
(d) They produce an Anti-Trippy Show

2. What does Rudi's mother say will soon happen to the study of science?
(a) It will be abandoned
(b) It will be taught by the Tripods
(c) It will focus only on space exploration
(d) It will focus only on ways to rejuvenate the planet

3. What do the boys do when they encounter a police roadblock?
(a) Ask for permission to pass
(b) Stop to talk
(c) Turn back to town
(d) Go around it

4. Which of the following is not seen from the train window?
(a) Several small boats
(b) A lake
(c) Ducks swimming
(d) A paddle steamer

5. How many Tripods come to check out the wreck of the destroyed Tripod?
(a) Four
(b) Dozens
(c) Two
(d) None

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laurie say about the reason Tripods don't come until after the snow is melted?

2. Why does Pa give way to Martha's suggestion that they leave the country?

3. What is the noise Laurie and Andy hear early the next morning?

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

5. How does Martha get the money they need for tickets?

(see the answer key)

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