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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 is the nickname Nathanael's parents use for him in informal situations?
(a) El
(b) Natty
(c) Nate
(d) There isn't one
2. What are Pa and Martha drinking while listening to the television broadcasts?
(a) Lemonade
(b) Coffee
(c) Soda
(d) Whiskey
3. What material is Laurie's grandmother's house made of?
(a) Granite
(b) Wood
(c) Brick
(d) Graphite
4. What does Andy say could have been the source of the noise they heard?
(a) An artillery range
(b) Dynamite from a nearby mine
(c) A train
(d) A truck
5. What does the newscaster say will be the way to overcome the Tripods?
(a) Retaining control of the airports
(b) People pleading with their family to return home
(c) Regaining control of the military
(d) Free men and women joining to fight
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Andy see outside the window that he points out to Laurie?
2. Though the Trippy Show seems to originate in the United States, where does Dr. Monmouth say some people believe it really originates?
3. What is the name of the planet the Master comes from, according to the author?
4. What does Ilse's parents do?
5. Who is Hilda Goossens?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the encounter between the tank and the Tripod.
2. What does Ilse say is the situation in Switzerland?
3. Briefly describe Andy and Laurie's sighting of the Tripod.
4. What does the author say about a science fiction writer's ability to predict the future?
5. Why doesn't Laurie's family see much of his Aunt and Uncle?
6. What does Laurie say is the difference between his calling Ilse by her name and Andy calling Miranda by her name?
7. Why does Ilse offer Laurie cookies and why does he refuse?
8. What does Caroline say happened to Ian and Nathanael?
9. Briefly describe the Trippy show that Laurie sees for the first time.
10. Briefly describe the telephone conversation between Martha and Caroline after Ian's visit.
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