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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 was Laurie's grandfather's occupation?
(a) He was a stockbroker
(b) He was a farmer
(c) He was a banker
(d) He was in the military

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

3. What kind of dog does Laurie believe he hears?
(a) A Labrador
(b) A St. Bernard
(c) A poodle
(d) A greyhound

4. What is the name of Angela's pony?
(a) Princess
(b) King
(c) Queen
(d) Prince

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many parts of the series were originally planned?

2. What does Andy think might be the source of the sound they hear just after daylight the next morning?

3. Which of the landings was sighted first?

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

5. Who is Wild Bill?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the encounter between the tank and the Tripod.

2. How much input does the author say he had in the movie project and why does he say that's acceptable?

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

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

5. Why does Ilse offer Laurie cookies and why does he refuse?

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

7. How does the author say the Tripods came to inhabit the Earth?

8. Describe Laurie's father.

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

10. What is the reaction of the boys when the military arrives?

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