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

2. What chapter is Laurie studying in physics?

3. What does Andy say the Tripod looks like?

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

5. What does a student do with the issue of the Daily Mail that addressed Trippies?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the author say about a science fiction writer's ability to predict the future?

4. What does Pa say were his thoughts and actions when he heard of the Tripod landing?

5. What does Ilse say is the situation in Switzerland?

6. Describe the encounter between the tank and the Tripod.

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 relationship with his father.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Laurie and his relationship to his father, stepmother, half-sister and grandmother. How do each of these relationships influence Laurie's actions and attitudes?

Essay Topic 2

What is it that Laurie most fears about being Capped? Are these fears reasonable? Compare this fear with other fears Laurie has over the course of the story. Which fears are stronger? Why?

Essay Topic 3

What are the Trippies? How are their attitudes changed from their personalities. List at least three people who become Trippies. What are their fates?

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