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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 Wild Bill say he did to another copy of the Daily Mail that addressed Trippies?

2. Who is Wild Bill?

3. What does Pa do with Uncle Ian's briefcase?

4. Why is Ilse going to Switzerland?

5. What is the nickname Nathanael's parents use for him in informal situations?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Laurie's father.

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

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

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

5. What does the article from the Daily Mail suggest about the Trippy Show?

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

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

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

9. What does Dr. Monmouth suggest about the Trippy Show and the reason people are being hypnotized by it?

10. Describe Laurie's relationship with his father.

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

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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