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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When were the objects in the river in Chapter 8 constructed?
(a) The Black Ages.
(b) The Early Era.
(c) After the tripods came.
(d) The Before time.

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

3. What does Will learn about the female winner of the tournament?
(a) They always marry the tournament winner.
(b) They are given a higher level cap that makes them more obedient.
(c) They are always taken away by the tripods.
(d) They are sent away to a school.

4. How does the female winner of the tournament feel about her title?
(a) She is scared.
(b) She is ecstatic.
(c) She is shocked.
(d) She is angry.

5. What is the thing found on Will in Chapter 9 causing?
(a) Will's bad dreams.
(b) The tension between the boys.
(c) The tripods to track them.
(d) Will's weakness.

6. Who destroys the tripod?
(a) Beanpole.
(b) They all do.
(c) Will.
(d) Henry.

7. What weapons do the boys use against the Tripod?
(a) Ropes.
(b) Grenades.
(c) Machine guns.
(d) Axes.

8. How long will the female winner of the tournament be gone?
(a) Forever.
(b) Six months.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

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

10. How long does it take for other tripods to join the fallen one?
(a) A few hours.
(b) A few days.
(c) A few minutes.
(d) A week.

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

12. What does Beanpole think will should do when the thing is discovered on him?
(a) Stay put.
(b) Leave the group.
(c) Remove the thing.
(d) Approach the tripod.

13. Why does Beanpole tell the other boys to run in the water?
(a) To cover their scent.
(b) To hide their tracks.
(c) To keep quiet.
(d) To keep them cool.

14. How many miles do the boys travel in Chapter 8?
(a) 50.
(b) 75.
(c) 125.
(d) 100.

15. How many tripods do the boys see after they successfully hide from the search party?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the boys do with the horse Will stole?

2. What does Beanpole do when the tripod is out of sight in Chapter 9?

3. What does Will and his new friend do at the lake?

4. How do Henry and Beanpole feel about Will rejoining them?

5. Why does Eloise not sit with Will during the tournament?

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