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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many tripods do the boys see after they successfully hide from the search party?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

2. How does the female winner of the tournament feel about her title?
(a) She is ecstatic.
(b) She is scared.
(c) She is angry.
(d) She is shocked.

3. How many miles do the boys travel in Chapter 8?
(a) 125.
(b) 50.
(c) 100.
(d) 75.

4. How does Will sneak away from the town the morning of the last day of the tournament?
(a) He swims in the river.
(b) He takes a horse.
(c) He follows Henry and Beanpole's trail.
(d) He walks away in the night.

5. What does Will do when the tripod is out of sight in Chapter 9?
(a) Find some shelter.
(b) Search for food.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Pray.

6. How do the French people feel about Will's escape from England?
(a) They find it humorous and temporary.
(b) They find it bold and adventurous.
(c) They find it treasonous, but reasonable.
(d) They find is frightening and dangerous.

7. What do the tripods do when they cannot find the boys?
(a) They sit and wait.
(b) The set the whole place on fire.
(c) They leave.
(d) They release toxic gasses.

8. When does Eloise finally come and spend time with Will?
(a) The last day of the tournament.
(b) Meal times.
(c) The night after the first day.
(d) Just after her capping.

9. How does Will look to Henry when he joins up with them?
(a) Confused.
(b) Sad.
(c) Excited.
(d) Frustrated.

10. What makes Will feel distanced from Beanpole and Henry?
(a) The two of them are getting closer.
(b) Emily does not like them.
(c) Will is falling in love with Eloise.
(d) Will feels safe and happy in the castle.

11. What caused Will's shirt to be torn?
(a) A fight with Henry.
(b) The long journey.
(c) He cut it himself when it got caught.
(d) The tripod ripped it.

12. What do the tripods use to search the forests?
(a) Their tentacles.
(b) Tracking beacons.
(c) Search dogs.
(d) Fire.

13. What title do the women at the tournament compete for?
(a) Princess of the land.
(b) Queen of the tournament.
(c) Knightess of the tournament.
(d) Wife of the knight.

14. What is made easier by the objects placed at intervals in the river in Chapter 8?
(a) Crossing.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Water fighting.
(d) Boat traffic.

15. What is Will's real reason for remaining at the celebration?
(a) To give them a head start.
(b) To get some extra supplies.
(c) To stay there permanently.
(d) To allay suspicion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Will learn while he is healing at the castle?

2. What do the men at the White Mountains call themselves?

3. What do the tripods use to see in the night?

4. What weapons do the boys use against the Tripod?

5. What do Beanpole and Henry do during the celebration at the end of Chapter 6?

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