War of the Worlds Chapter 3 Summary
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What was the first thing the narrator saw coming out of the cylinder?

  • A little grey snake (correct)
  • A bear-like creature
  • A man
  • Shining circles
  • How did the people around the pit react when they saw the creatures?

  • They were shocked and horrified (correct)
  • They ran towards the pit to get a closer look
  • They started laughing
  • They became interested and curious
  • What was the size of the creature that came out of the cylinder?

  • The size of a snake
  • The size of a bear (correct)
  • The size of a tree
  • The size of a man
  • What was the appearance of the creature's eyes?

    <p>Shining like stars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened when the creature fell over the edge of the cylinder?

    <p>It gave a peculiar cry and disappeared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the boy warn the narrator about the cylinder?

    <p>It was unscrewing and moving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was trying to climb out of the pit?

    <p>A young man from Woking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Stent's instruction to the crowd?

    <p>Keep back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the end of the cylinder doing?

    <p>Being screwed out from within</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened when the narrator turned his head towards the Thing?

    <p>The screw came out and the lid fell onto the sand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Observations of the Cylinder and Creatures

    • The narrator first observed a creature emerging from the top of the cylinder.
    • The people around the pit reacted with shock and fear upon seeing the creatures, displaying a mix of curiosity and dread.
    • The creature that emerged from the cylinder was described as being approximately the size of a large dog.

    Description of the Creature

    • The creature had large, bulbous eyes that appeared unsettling and alien, evoking fear among onlookers.
    • When the creature fell over the edge of the cylinder, it landed harshly, causing chaos and further panic among the crowd.

    Surrounding Reactions and Warnings

    • A boy warned the narrator to be cautious about the cylinder, suggesting danger or potential harm associated with it.
    • Individuals, including a man named Stent, were attempting to climb out of the pit to escape the unsettling situation.

    Community Response and Cylinder's Condition

    • Stent instructed the crowd to maintain a safe distance and stay back from the edge of the pit.
    • The end of the cylinder was emitting a mysterious and ominous light, contributing to the eerie atmosphere.

    Narrator's Perception

    • When the narrator turned his head towards the Thing, a sense of dread and fascination overcame him, further heightening the tension of the moment.

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    This quiz provides a summary of Chapter 3 of War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells, where the narrator returns to the common and finds a growing crowd around the pit with signs of a struggle. The quiz covers key events and themes from this chapter.

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