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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Preface and Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What color is the light Andy sees soon after waking?
(a) Blue
(b) Orange
(c) White
(d) Red

3. What does the author say is often the key to winning a battle?
(a) The ability to adapt to new weapons
(b) The exploitation of another's weakness
(c) The strengths of the agressor
(d) The use of technology

4. What is the explanation Andy offers when the boys see the first Tripod?
(a) That it's probably a military experiment
(b) That they've been invaded
(c) That it can't be real
(d) That someone is making a movie

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the sound coming from the tank?

2. How many parts of the series were originally planned?

3. What time does the first plane arrive on the scene?

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

5. How many of the shots fired from the fighter-bombers score hits?

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