The story begins in the late 19th century in England.
War of the Worlds Quiz Chapters 1-7

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9th Grade
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Rodney Bigham
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True
False
Answer explanation
The story indeed begins in the late 19th century in England, confirming that the statement is true.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The protagonist of the story is an unnamed narrator.
True
False
Answer explanation
The statement is true because the protagonist is indeed an unnamed narrator, which is a common narrative technique used to create a sense of universality and relatability in the story.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Martians arrive on Earth in a series of cylinders.
True
False
Answer explanation
In H.G. Wells' novel 'The War of the Worlds', Martians arrive on Earth in large cylinders, confirming that the statement is true.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The main theme of the story is the superiority of human civilization over other species.
True
False
Answer explanation
The main theme does not emphasize human superiority over other species, indicating that the correct answer is False.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The antagonist in the story is the narrator's neighbor, who is also a scientist.
True
False
Answer explanation
The statement is false because the antagonist is not identified as the narrator's neighbor or a scientist. The correct understanding of the antagonist's role in the story does not align with this description.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first sign of the Martians' arrival?
a) A loud explosion
b) A falling star
c) A strange cylinder
d) A sudden storm
Answer explanation
The first sign of the Martians' arrival is a strange cylinder, which crashes to Earth. This event marks the beginning of the invasion, making option c) the correct choice.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do the people initially react to the cylinder that lands on Earth?
a) They are terrified and run away.
b) They gather around to investigate.
c) They ignore it completely.
d) They try to destroy it.
Answer explanation
Initially, the people are curious about the cylinder that lands on Earth, leading them to gather around to investigate it. This reaction highlights their intrigue rather than fear or indifference.
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