Who wrote "The War of the Worlds"?
H.G. Wells
Arthur Conan Doyle
Jules Verne
Mary Shelley
67% got this right
Where does the story primarily take place?
England
France
Germany
United States
55% got this right
In "The War of the Worlds," where do the first Martian cylinders land?
52% got this right
What kind of creatures invade Earth in the novel?
Martians
Aliens
Martians
Zombies
52% got this right
What are the Martians' primary weapon in their invasion?
Heat-rays
Machine guns
Nuclear bombs
Poison gas
50% got this right
How many legs do the Martian tripods have in "The War of the Worlds"?
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Arrange the following events in the correct order as they occur in "The War of the Worlds":
The first sighting of Martian cylinders.
The narrator's encounter with the curate.
The destruction of Woking by the Martian Heat-ray.
The narrator's escape from the ruined city.
74% got this right
Which famous line opens the novel?
"No one would have believed..."
"The world was all before them..."
Call me Ishmael..."
It was a bright cold day in April..."
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How many Martian cylinders are estimated to land on Earth in "The War of the Worlds"?
64% got this right
What is the occupation of the protagonist in the story?
Journalist
Doctor
Musician
Scientist
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How long does the Martian invasion last in "The War of the Worlds"?
91% got this right
Which element contributes to the survival of humanity in the end?
Human diseases
Alien technology
Human ingenuity
Martian mercy
45% got this right
Arrange the following events in the correct order as they occur in "The War of the Worlds":
The narrator's wife leaves London.
The narrator observes the first Martian cylinder landing.
The narrator witnesses the destruction of the Thunder Child.
The narrator encounters the artilleryman.
90% got this right
What is the significance of the red weed?
It's a Martian plant that spreads rapidly
It's a Martian weapon
It's a food source for humans
It's a symbol of alien invasion
42% got this right
Which narrative style is used in the novel?
First-person
Second-person
Third-person limited
Third-person omniscient
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Which theme is prominent in "The War of the Worlds"?
Survival
Friendship
Love
Technology
88% got this right
What historical period does the novel reflect?
Victorian era
Industrial Revolution
Middle Ages
Renaissance
24% got this right
Who is the primary antagonist in the story?
The Martians
The humans
The protagonist
The red weed
76% got this right
What is the overall mood of the novel?
Suspenseful
Joyful
Peaceful
Romantic
76% got this right
What is the ultimate fate of the Martian invaders?
They are defeated by human diseases
They conquer Earth
They form an alliance with humans
They return to Mars victorious
