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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laurie say woke him?

2. Why does Laurie believe the attacks on the Tripods are not televised?

3. What do the boys do when they encounter a police roadblock?

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

5. What does Pa say the booking clerk says when he tries to buy tickets to Switzerland?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Wild Bill say each of the Tripods did after they landed the first time?

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

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

6. What does the author say about Will in the book "The City of Gold and Lead?"

7. Briefly describe the Trippy show that Laurie sees for the first time.

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

9. Describe Laurie's father.

10. What is the argument Ian and Nathanael give to try to convince Laurie to accept a Cap?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As the book comes to an end, Laurie realizes that his exile is a long-term situation and that he has a responsibility to future generations. Describe how he comes to these conclusions and what this could mean for his future.

Essay Topic 2

Compare the characters of Laurie and Andy. How are they similar? Different? Don't forget to mention appearances and any other details offered up in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Who do you believe the is the strongest character in the story? Support your answer.

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