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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 We Fight a Battle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Henry and Beanpole think about the tripod experience Will had?
(a) They are thrilled.
(b) They are curious.
(c) They are frightened.
(d) They are confused.

2. What do the boys see at the very end of Chapter 8?
(a) Another ruined city.
(b) More than one tripod.
(c) The White Mountains.
(d) A castle.

3. What happens to Will shortly after they leave the ruined city?
(a) He sees a tripod.
(b) He falls ill.
(c) He asks to go back.
(d) He gets scared.

4. What does Henry NOT do to Will when he rejoins them?
(a) Ask him questions.
(b) Shake his hand.
(c) Tease him.
(d) Welcome him.

5. What does Will stop at a store in the port city to do?
(a) Ask for directions.
(b) Ask about the ship.
(c) Find employment.
(d) Buy some food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beanpole think boats used to be powered by?

2. What is the name of the celebration held nine days after the book begins?

3. How do the French people feel about Will's escape from England?

4. What does Beanpole say caps make humans into?

5. What does the thing found on Will in Chapter 9 remind the boys of?

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