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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 chapter is Laurie studying in physics?

2. What does Andy say the Tripod looks like?

3. What does Uncle Ian say they have been given in order to become part of the brotherhood?

4. What is the name of the planet the Master comes from, according to the author?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is the reaction of police when people are reported missing and why?

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

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

9. Briefly describe Andy and Laurie's sighting of the Tripod.

10. What does Laurie say about the attention he and Andy receive because they witnessed the Tripod?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As Rudi is studying science, his mother says that science will soon be eliminated as a course of study. Why does she say this and what does this mean for the future of the human race?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Describe the efforts of Pa to take the group to Switzerland. How do they finally make it there? Was it a good decision?

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