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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 do that he believes will render the Cap harmless?

2. Who is Michael Hardy?

3. What does Pa say is Martha's policy with regard to police?

4. Where does Laurie and his family spend the night?

5. What do they learn from a man at the airport about the Tripods?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Laurie come to realize about the length of time they'll be remaining in hiding and their purpose?

2. What is the conversation Pa and Andy have about rats?

3. What is it about Captain Hardy that makes Laurie question whether being Capped is a bad thing?

4. How does that story relate to the current situation, according to Pa?

5. How does Laurie compare the final resting places of Ilse's mother and father?

6. How are the Caps made permanent and how does Laurie learn about it?

7. Describe Laurie's attempts to learn to ski, his jealousy and his eventual mastery of the skill.

8. What does Pa tell Ilse's mother when she tells them she can't travel quickly and that they should leave her behind? What does he mean?

9. What does Pa say about the difference in the attitudes of the young and the old with regard to taking chances?

10. What kinds of precautions are the Swiss taking against being taken over by the Trippies?

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

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 is the Trippy Show? When does Laurie first become suspicious of the purpose of this show? How are his fears confirmed?

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