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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who destroys the tripod?
(a) Beanpole.
(b) They all do.
(c) Henry.
(d) Will.

2. What do the boys do with the horse Will stole?
(a) Sell it.
(b) Kill it.
(c) Take turns riding it.
(d) Send it home.

3. Why does Will tell the other boys that he will remain at the celebration?
(a) To get some extra supplies.
(b) To allay suspicion.
(c) To give them a head start.
(d) To stay there permanently.

4. What do the boys sneak away from in chapter 8?
(a) Tripods.
(b) Villagers.
(c) The Comtesse.
(d) Wild animals.

5. Who stands sentinel at the Castle during the night?
(a) Some priests.
(b) A group of knights.
(c) The tripod.
(d) The Comte.

6. What do Henry and Beanpole think about the tripod experience Will had?
(a) They are frightened.
(b) They are thrilled.
(c) They are curious.
(d) They are confused.

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

8. What do the boys do when they know other tripods are coming?
(a) They prepare to fight more tripods.
(b) They run as fast as they can.
(c) They climb into the tripod.
(d) They dig a hole and climb in.

9. What does the tripod do when it shows up at the tournament?
(a) Begins the capping of the alloted people.
(b) Interrupts the activity.
(c) Joins the festivities.
(d) Stands motionless and mute.

10. What does Beanpole think boats used to be powered by?
(a) Steam.
(b) Currents.
(c) Paddles.
(d) Gasoline.

11. Why does Beanpole tell the other boys to run in the water?
(a) To hide their tracks.
(b) To cover their scent.
(c) To keep them cool.
(d) To keep quiet.

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

13. Where do Henry and Beanpole live while Will is healing?
(a) In the serrvant's quarters.
(b) Near the stables.
(c) With the squires.
(d) In the dungeon.

14. What does the river in Chapter 8 have in it at intervals?
(a) Bridges.
(b) Posts.
(c) Dams.
(d) Tripods.

15. How long do the boys stay in their hiding spot?
(a) Several hours.
(b) A few days.
(c) Half an hour.
(d) One day.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Will do that makes the daughter in the castle very angry with him?

3. Which of the boys are grabbed by the Tripod?

4. What is made easier by the objects placed at intervals in the river in Chapter 8?

5. How long will the female winner of the tournament be gone?

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