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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. Who is the panelist who is critical of the idea that the Tripods don't have infrared capabilities?
2. Who does Martha call after Ian leaves?
3. What color is the light Andy sees soon after waking?
4. Why does Laurie believe the attacks on the Tripods are not televised?
5. Where does Angela say she's going as she leaves the house?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the argument Ian and Nathanael give to try to convince Laurie to accept a Cap?
2. What does the author say about a science fiction writer's ability to predict the future?
3. What are some of the ways the boys try to explain away the sounds and sight of the Tripod?
4. How much input does the author say he had in the movie project and why does he say that's acceptable?
5. Briefly describe what happens when the Tripod arrives at the farmhouse.
6. What does Wild Bill say each of the Tripods did after they landed the first time?
7. What is the reaction of the boys when the military arrives?
8. What does Laurie say is the difference between his calling Ilse by her name and Andy calling Miranda by her name?
9. Describe Laurie's father.
10. What does the author say about Will in the book "The City of Gold and Lead?"
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At one point Martha says that the news should stop broadcasting information about the Tripods but Pa says that censorship isn't the answer. Which is correct and why?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the reactions of the people of Guernsey to the arrival of Laurie and his group. Compare that to the reactions of the Swiss to their arrival. What is similar? What is different? Which is better?
Essay Topic 3
The Swiss don't believe they have anything to fear as the face off the invaders but Laurie says they can't imagine facing an army of people who have been Capped. Why does Laurie fear the Capped army and what is the end result of the conflict? What is the end result to the Swiss people?
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