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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wild Bill say he did to another copy of the Daily Mail that addressed Trippies?
(a) Took it home
(b) Tore it to shreds
(c) Burned it
(d) Read it to the other teachers

2. What is the name of the family's boat?
(a) The Flying Pie
(b) Edelweiss
(c) The Angel
(d) Edward Scissorhands

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

4. What does a student do with the issue of the Daily Mail that addressed Trippies?
(a) Burns it
(b) Tears it to shreds
(c) Takes it home
(d) Reads it to the other students

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hilda Goossens?

2. How many rockets are fired from the approaching fighter-bombers?

3. What does Andy see outside the window that he points out to Laurie?

4. How does the Tripod destroy the house?

5. Who is Nathanael?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the author say about a science fiction writer's ability to predict the future?

2. Why doesn't Laurie's family see much of his Aunt and Uncle?

3. Describe Laurie's relationship with his father.

4. Describe Laurie's father.

5. Briefly describe what happens when the Tripod arrives at the farmhouse.

6. What are the objections the science fiction writer has to the storyline of the Tripods?

7. Briefly describe the telephone conversation between Martha and Caroline after Ian's visit.

8. What does Laurie say is the difference between his calling Ilse by her name and Andy calling Miranda by her name?

9. Why is the decision made for the family to take the boat out of the country?

10. What does the article from the Daily Mail suggest about the Trippy Show?

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