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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what time does the Martian attack of Surrey start?

2. How does the narrator get into a yard near the ruined house?

3. How long does the narrator stay in the house after he is found wandering the streets?

4. Where do the narrator and curate sleep in the ruined house?

5. Where does the narrator find food after he meets with the soldier for the second time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the author's use of mythological and Biblical allusions in this novel, and explain what purpose they serve.

Essay Topic 2

Why do the humans think they are immune from a Martian attack? Be specific, and give at least five reasons.

Essay Topic 3

In what ways is War of the Worlds a social commentary?

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