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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. How do they move supplies from the hotel to their new home in the tunnel?

2. What does Laurie learn happened to Ilse's father during the night he was gone?

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

4. What does Laurie realize is the problem with facing an army that's been Capped?

5. What is on the terrace?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Laurie and Angela are talking about Prince, Laurie realizes that their relationship is changing. Why is it changing and what does Laurie think about it?

2. What is the argument against Pa going to rescue Andy?

3. Describe how the family gets from Guernsey to Switzerland.

4. How are Laurie and Andy eventually able to escape?

5. List at least two people who become members of the group after they are established in the tunnels, and describe how each is taken in.

6. Describe the scene in the airport after the plane lands.

7. What happens with regard to the Tripod destroyed in the avalanche?

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

9. What precautions are taken by the group to ensure that they aren't detected?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story explores the idea of an alien race using hypnosis to control humans. Is the idea scientifically sound? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the Tripods. What are the Tripods' ultimate goal? How do you know this?

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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