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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 first to join the group?

2. What does Pa say about Andy being held?

3. What does Rudi say is the most important fact about the Tripod's patrol through the valley?

4. How many flashlights does the group have prior to their arrival at the hotel?

5. Where does Pa say they'll get gas for the boat?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Laurie chosen to be the one to wear the altered Cap?

3. 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?

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

5. What does Pa say about the reaction of the Swiss at the train station when Laurie and Andy get into a fight?

6. Describe the encounter with the Vicar in the airport restaurant.

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

8. 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?

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

10. What is the story Pa tells Andy when he refuses to obey a command to return to the dock?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

Why does Dr. Monmouth say that the Trippy Show affects some people but not others? Do you agree? Why was Laurie able to watch an episode without becoming hypnotized? What does this say about Laurie's character?

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