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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 Laurie say is a big drawback to sharing a room with Andy?
(a) He rises early
(b) He sleeps late
(c) He likes the room cold
(d) He snores

2. What does Martha pull from her purse when she sees Laurie is in trouble?
(a) A chain for hypnotizing Ian
(b) A pistol
(c) A cell phone
(d) A can of Mace

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

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

5. What color is the light Andy sees soon after waking?
(a) Red
(b) White
(c) Orange
(d) Blue

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Angela?

2. Why does Laurie say that can't be the case?

3. How is Angela convinced to leave home at the time the Trippy Show is airing?

4. How many were actually made?

5. What kind of dog does Laurie believe he hears?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are some of the ways the boys try to explain away the sounds and sight of the Tripod?

3. What is Angela's reaction when she learns that Laurie hadn't taped the Trippy show?

4. What does Dr. Monmouth suggest about the Trippy Show and the reason people are being hypnotized by it?

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

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

7. Describe Laurie's father.

8. What does Caroline say happened to Ian and Nathanael?

9. What is Aunt Caroline's reaction when Pa tells her about Angela's hypnosis by the Trippy Show?

10. Why are Laurie and Andy in the shed near the farmhouse when the Tripods arrive?

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