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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. How long does it take for the Tripods to send a replacement for the patrols?

2. What does Angela buy Ilse for her birthday gift?

3. Who is the first to join the group?

4. What does Pa say about Andy being held?

5. What does Pa say is Martha's policy with regard to police?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is it about Captain Hardy that makes Laurie question whether being Capped is a bad thing?

2. How are the Caps made permanent and how does Laurie learn about it?

3. What does Pa tell Ilse's mother when she tells them she can't travel quickly and that they should leave her behind? What does he mean?

4. What does Laurie come to realize about the length of time they'll be remaining in hiding and their purpose?

5. How does that story relate to the current situation, according to Pa?

6. Describe the encounter with the Vicar in the airport restaurant.

7. What is the condition of Ilse's father and how does he spend his days?

8. What does Pa say about the difference in the attitudes of the young and the old with regard to taking chances?

9. How are Laurie and Andy eventually able to escape?

10. When Laurie and Angela are talking about Prince, Laurie realizes that their relationship is changing. Why is it changing and what does Laurie think about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the Trippies? How are their attitudes changed from their personalities. List at least three people who become Trippies. What are their fates?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the efforts of Pa to take the group to Switzerland. How do they finally make it there? Was it a good decision?

Essay Topic 3

The Swiss don't believe they have anything to fear as the face off the invaders but Laurie says they can't imagine facing an army of people who have been Capped. Why does Laurie fear the Capped army and what is the end result of the conflict? What is the end result to the Swiss people?

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