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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bill not help people in the beginning of Chapter Four?
(a) He sees they are slowly losing control.
(b) He is cruel.
(c) He sees they do not need assistance.
(d) He is unable to see.

2. What can the child do that others cannot?
(a) She can run.
(b) She can hear.
(c) She can see.
(d) She can smell.

3. What was the result of this event?
(a) An explosion.
(b) A lack of moonlight.
(c) Darkness.
(d) Bright green lights in the sky.

4. What is the name of the hospital in which the narrator is residing?
(a) St. Julian's.
(b) St. Louis.
(c) St. Mary's.
(d) St. Merryn's.

5. What has Bill decided by the end of Chapter Two?
(a) That he doesn't want to live in London anymore.
(b) That he wants to own a triffid.
(c) That he wants to marry and have children.
(d) That he doesn't want to work with triffids anymore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator note occurred on May 7th?

2. Where did the main character, William Masen, grow up?

3. What do Bill and Josella find when they reach her father's house?

4. What caused Josella to have to leave her vehicle as she went to find the doctor?

5. What does Josella admit she fears most in being alone?

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