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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laurie see clinging to the legs of the Tripod?

2. How old is Martha?

3. What does Andy think might be the source of the sound they hear just after daylight the next morning?

4. Which of the landings was sighted first?

5. Which of the following was NOT the site of a landing during the initial contact?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Angela's reaction when she learns that Laurie hadn't taped the Trippy show?

2. What does Pa say were his thoughts and actions when he heard of the Tripod landing?

3. Why does Ilse offer Laurie cookies and why does he refuse?

4. Describe the encounter between the tank and the Tripod.

5. What does Caroline say happened to Ian and Nathanael?

6. What is the reaction of the boys when the military arrives?

7. Briefly describe Andy and Laurie's sighting of the Tripod.

8. What does Wild Bill say each of the Tripods did after they landed the first time?

9. Why are Laurie and Andy in the shed near the farmhouse when the Tripods arrive?

10. What are the objections the science fiction writer has to the storyline of the Tripods?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As Rudi is studying science, his mother says that science will soon be eliminated as a course of study. Why does she say this and what does this mean for the future of the human race?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Dr. Monmouth say that the Trippy Show affects some people but not others? Do you agree? Why was Laurie able to watch an episode without becoming hypnotized? What does this say about Laurie's character?

Essay Topic 3

List and describe the three most important scenes in the story. Be sure to include reasons these scenes are important.

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