When the Tripods Came Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

John Christopher
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 117 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

When the Tripods Came Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

John Christopher
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 117 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Wild Bill?
(a) A friend of Andy's
(b) Andy's uncle
(c) A news reporter
(d) A teacher

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 not to sleep outside
(d) That they are to call their parents daily

3. What does Andy see outside the window that he points out to Laurie?
(a) Tripods
(b) People returning home
(c) Planes
(d) Trippies running away

4. How old is Martha?
(a) Forty-seven
(b) In her seventies
(c) Seventeen
(d) Seven

5. What causes Angela to attack Laurie?
(a) He shoves her agains the stair railing
(b) He calls her a Trippy
(c) He tells her he at her chocolate chip cookies
(d) He tells her he didn't tape the Trippy show

6. What is the sound coming from the tank?
(a) Classical music
(b) A voice offering a peaceful welcome
(c) Birds chirping
(d) A series of beeps and hums

7. What does Andy suggest they do to get away?
(a) Call for help
(b) Run
(c) Disguise themselves
(d) Tunnel out of the shed

8. What is Laurie doing when Uncle Ian arrives?
(a) Checking out the boat with his father
(b) Having lunch with Andy
(c) Eating an apple
(d) Watching television

9. Though the Trippy Show seems to originate in the United States, where does Dr. Monmouth say some people believe it really originates?
(a) The United States
(b) Russia
(c) Outter space
(d) Dartmouth

10. What does the newscaster say will be the way to overcome the Tripods?
(a) Retaining control of the airports
(b) Regaining control of the military
(c) People pleading with their family to return home
(d) Free men and women joining to fight

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

12. What chapter is Laurie studying in physics?
(a) One
(b) Eight
(c) Nine
(d) Fourteen

13. How many were actually made?
(a) Three
(b) Thirteen
(c) Six
(d) Two

14. When does Pa say they'll leave the country?
(a) The following morning
(b) Within the hour
(c) As soon as the weather clears
(d) The following week

15. What does Aunt Caroline say about Nathanael when she talks to Laurie on the phone?
(a) That he's safely at home
(b) That he's been killed
(c) That he's run away
(d) That he's going to try to convert Laurie

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Angela?

3. What happens to the dragon in the Trippy Show?

4. How old is Angela?

5. What company planned to sponsor a television adaptation of the Tripods?

(see the answer keys)

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