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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Laurie say that can't be the case?
(a) It's too far to the nearest train tracks
(b) It's too far to the artillery range
(c) It's too far to the nearest road
(d) It's too far to the nearest mine

2. Though the Trippy Show seems to originate in the United States, where does Dr. Monmouth say some people believe it really originates?
(a) Russia
(b) Outter space
(c) Dartmouth
(d) The United States

3. How many were actually made?
(a) Three
(b) Two
(c) Thirteen
(d) Six

4. What does a student do with the issue of the Daily Mail that addressed Trippies?
(a) Tears it to shreds
(b) Reads it to the other students
(c) Takes it home
(d) Burns it

5. What does the author say is a fundamental weakness of science fiction books?
(a) The tendency to overestimate invaders
(b) The fact that all the good stories have already been told
(c) The lack of imagination of most writers
(d) The inability to guess the future

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the sound coming from the tank?

2. What does the author say is often the key to winning a battle?

3. How far away is the farmhouse from Laurie's location?

4. Which of the landings was sighted first?

5. What color is the light Andy sees soon after waking?

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