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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 Pa say the booking clerk says when he tries to buy tickets to Switzerland?
2. Why does Andy come to stay with Laurie's family?
3. What is the nickname Nathanael's parents use for him in informal situations?
4. How far away is the farmhouse from Laurie's location?
5. What are Pa and Martha drinking while listening to the television broadcasts?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Caroline say happened to Ian and Nathanael?
2. What are some of the ways the boys try to explain away the sounds and sight of the Tripod?
3. What is the argument Ian and Nathanael give to try to convince Laurie to accept a Cap?
4. Briefly describe what happens when the Tripod arrives at the farmhouse.
5. What does Laurie say about the attention he and Andy receive because they witnessed the Tripod?
6. Why are Laurie and Andy in the shed near the farmhouse when the Tripods arrive?
7. Briefly describe Andy and Laurie's sighting of the Tripod.
8. What does Laurie say is the difference between his calling Ilse by her name and Andy calling Miranda by her name?
9. Why does Ilse offer Laurie cookies and why does he refuse?
10. What does Ilse say is the situation in Switzerland?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does Switzerland attempt to prevent the invasion of the Tripods? Are they successful at all? Are their methods honorable? Support your answers.
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Who do you believe the is the strongest character in the story? Support your answer.
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