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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. How many parts of the series were originally planned?

3. What is Laurie doing when Uncle Ian arrives?

4. What happens to the dragon in the Trippy Show?

5. What kind of dog does Laurie believe he hears?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Laurie say is the difference between his calling Ilse by her name and Andy calling Miranda by her name?

5. What does Caroline say happened to Ian and Nathanael?

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

7. Why doesn't Laurie's family see much of his Aunt and Uncle?

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

9. What does Wild Bill say each of the Tripods did after they landed the first time?

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

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 2

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 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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