The War Of The Words Movie Quiz!

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    The Martians could be heard calling “ulla, ulla, ulla” before they died.

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Explore key events and characters from 'The War of the Worlds' in this engaging movie quiz. Test your knowledge on Martian invasions and pivotal scenes to enhance your understanding of this classic novel's adaptation into film.

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  • 2. 

    The curate was very calm and brave.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 3. 

    People all over the world were scared the night after the first Martian landing.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is "People all over the world were scared the night after the first Martian landing." The correct answer is False. This means that people all over the world were not scared after the first Martian landing. The statement implies that there was fear among people, but the correct answer contradicts this by stating that it is not true.

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  • 4. 

    The writer’s brother was living in                                when the Martians landed.

    • Kingston

    • Essex

    • Leatherhead

    • London

    Correct Answer
    A. London
    Explanation
    The writer's brother was living in London when the Martians landed.

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  • 5. 

    The writer’s wife was killed in Leatherhead.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is "The writer's wife was killed in Leatherhead." The correct answer is False because there is no information provided in the statement about the writer's wife being killed in Leatherhead. Therefore, it cannot be concluded that the writer's wife was killed in Leatherhead.

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  • 6. 

    The Thunder Child was                                  .

    • A crying child

    • A warship

    • Bad weather

    • A weapon

    Correct Answer
    A. A warship
    Explanation
    The Thunder Child is referred to as a warship.

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  • 7. 

    In the end, what was finally able to beat the Martians?

    • Birds

    • Germs

    • Military

    • Water

    Correct Answer
    A. Germs
    Explanation
    Germs were finally able to beat the Martians. This suggests that the Martians, who were likely invading or attacking, were unable to withstand or defend against the harmful effects of the germs. Germs, being microscopic organisms that can cause disease, may have infected the Martians and weakened or killed them, ultimately leading to their defeat. This explanation aligns with the historical context of colonization and the devastating impact of diseases brought by Europeans to indigenous populations.

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  • 8. 

    The curate and writer were able to watch the Martians                                   .

    • Through a hole in the wall

    • Through the kitchen window

    • From behind a garden wall

    • From up in a tree

    Correct Answer
    A. Through a hole in the wall
    Explanation
    The curate and writer were able to watch the Martians through a hole in the wall. This suggests that they found a small opening or gap in a wall that allowed them to observe the Martians without being detected. It implies that they were in close proximity to the Martians' location and were able to witness their activities firsthand.

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  • 9. 

    In the beginning, the people thought the cylinders were Meteorites.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The explanation for the given correct answer is that initially, the people believed that the cylinders were meteorites. This suggests that they were unfamiliar with the true nature of the cylinders and mistook them for celestial objects falling from the sky.

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  • 10. 

    The cylinders came from _______________.

    • Mars

    • Pluto

    • Jupiter

    • Unknown

    Correct Answer
    A. Mars
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Mars because Mars is known to have a significant amount of water ice in the form of polar ice caps and underground ice deposits. These ice deposits could potentially contain frozen water in the form of cylinders. Additionally, there have been missions sent to Mars, such as the Mars Rover, which have discovered evidence of past water activity on the planet. Therefore, it is plausible that the cylinders came from Mars.

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  • 11. 

    1. Which forms of  transportation did the brother use to escape from the Martians? 

    • Bike, boat & train

    • Train, cart & bike

    • Bike, cart & boat

    • Cart, horse, boat

    Correct Answer
    A. Bike, cart & boat
    Explanation
    The brother used a bike, cart, and boat to escape from the Martians.

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  • 12. 

    An astronomer declared that the Martians had also landed on Venus.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that the Martians, who are believed to be extraterrestrial beings, have landed not only on Mars but also on Venus. This implies that the astronomer believes in the existence of Martians and their ability to travel to different planets. Therefore, the correct answer is true, indicating that the astronomer made this declaration.

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  • 13. 

    1. Which organ did the Martians NOT have?

    • Brain

    • Stomach

    • Hearts

    • Eyes

    Correct Answer
    A. Stomach
    Explanation
    The Martians did not have a stomach.

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  • 14. 

    The Martians heard the curate yelling and they killed him.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that the Martians heard the curate yelling and as a result, they killed him. However, since the answer is "False," it implies that the Martians did not kill him despite hearing him yell.

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  • 15. 

    The Martians were able to communicate with each other.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that the Martians had the ability to communicate with each other. This implies that they possessed a means of exchanging information or ideas, indicating a level of intelligence and social interaction among them. Therefore, the given answer "True" is the correct choice.

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  • 16. 

    The warship destroyed two spaceships before it was blown up.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement states that the warship destroyed two spaceships before it was blown up. Since the statement does not provide any contradictory information or context, we can assume that the statement is true. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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  • 17. 

    The first two people to see the first Martian space craft were ____________.

    • Curate & the writer

    • Henderson & Stent

    • Pub Owner & Hilton

    • Henderson & Oglivy

    Correct Answer
    A. Henderson & Oglivy
    Explanation
    Henderson and Oglivy were the first two people to see the first Martian space craft.

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  • 18. 

    The Martians used tentacles to walk around.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    There is no evidence or information provided in the statement that suggests that Martians use tentacles to walk around. Therefore, the statement is false.

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  • 19. 

    The “Black Smoke” was caused by all of the burning buildings.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "The 'Black Smoke' was caused by all of the burning buildings" is false. The given information does not provide any evidence or explanation to support this claim. It is possible that the black smoke was caused by something else entirely, such as a chemical reaction or a natural phenomenon. Therefore, we cannot conclude that all of the burning buildings caused the black smoke.

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  • 20. 

    After taking his wife to Leatherhead, why did the writer return to his home in Maybury?

    • To see the Martians

    • To return the pub owners cart

    • To get his belongings

    • To help the soliders

    Correct Answer
    A. To return the pub owners cart
    Explanation
    The writer returned to his home in Maybury to return the pub owner's cart. This implies that the writer had borrowed the cart from the pub owner for some reason, and now he needed to return it. This suggests that the writer had finished using the cart and had fulfilled whatever purpose he had for borrowing it.

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  • 21. 

    The Martians used invisible rays to kill people.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that the Martians used invisible rays to kill people. Since the statement does not provide any additional information or context, we can assume that the statement is true based on the given information.

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  • 22. 

    The writer and curate hid in a home that was hit and buried by a cylinder.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is false. The writer and curate did not hide in a home that was hit and buried by a cylinder. The correct answer is False.

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  • 23. 

    The Martians shot missiles at earth each night for                   days.

    • Five

    • Eight

    • Ten

    • Thirty

    Correct Answer
    A. Ten
    Explanation
    The Martians shot missiles at earth for ten days.

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  • 24. 

    One of the Martian machines was left in London for tourist to see.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that one of the Martian machines was left in London for tourists to see. This implies that there is at least one Martian machine in London that is accessible for tourists to visit. Therefore, the statement is true.

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  • 25. 

    The writer was able to stay alive because he always                           when he saw the Martians?

    • Ran

    • Pretended to be dead

    • Fired his gun

    • Hid

    Correct Answer
    A. Ran
    Explanation
    The writer was able to stay alive because he ran when he saw the Martians.

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  • 26. 

    The solider dreamed up a plan to                                .

    • Hunt down the Martians

    • Escape to a different country

    • Build a new underground community

    • Hide until the military beat the Martians

    Correct Answer
    A. Build a new underground community
    Explanation
    The soldier came up with a plan to build a new underground community. This suggests that the soldier believed that creating a hidden community underground would be a strategic move to protect themselves and potentially outlast the Martians. This plan implies a long-term solution and a way to sustain and protect a group of people from the threat of the Martians.

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  • 27. 

    The writer’s brother was almost shot saving two women from Martians.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is not true. There is no evidence or context provided to suggest that the writer's brother was almost shot while saving two women from Martians. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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  • 28. 

    Most of the news reports about the Martians were                               ?

    • Erroneous

    • Accurate

    • Frightening

    • Unbelievable

    Correct Answer
    A. Erroneous
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "erroneous" because the question is asking about the accuracy of the news reports about the Martians. "Erroneous" means incorrect or mistaken, indicating that the news reports were not accurate.

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  • 29. 

    Mrs Elphinstone panicked when she saw the sea because                              .

    • She did not know how to swim

    • There were Martians in the sea

    • She did not have boat fare

    • She did not want to leave England

    Correct Answer
    A. She did not want to leave England
    Explanation
    Mrs Elphinstone panicked when she saw the sea because she did not want to leave England.

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  • 30. 

    The writer said that, looking back the Martian attack had several positive effects, which is NOT one listed in the book?

    • Great help to science

    • Caused us to strengthen our military

    • Made us think of humans as one family

    • Took away our confidence in our future

    Correct Answer
    A. Great help to science
    Explanation
    The writer did not mention that the Martian attack was a great help to science.

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