The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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In which year was 'The War of the Worlds' published?
In which year was 'The War of the Worlds' published?
1898
What does the Martian invasion metaphorically represent in the novel?
What does the Martian invasion metaphorically represent in the novel?
British imperialism
Which scientific theory influenced Wells when writing the novel?
Which scientific theory influenced Wells when writing the novel?
Darwin's theory of evolution
Which advanced Martian technology is specifically mentioned in the novel?
Which advanced Martian technology is specifically mentioned in the novel?
The Heat-Ray
Which country did Britain particularly fear invasion from when Wells was writing?
Which country did Britain particularly fear invasion from when Wells was writing?
Germany
What political ideology did H.G. Wells support?
What political ideology did H.G. Wells support?
Socialism
During which era was 'The War of the Worlds' published?
During which era was 'The War of the Worlds' published?
Victorian Era
What does the novel reflect fears about regarding science and technology?
What does the novel reflect fears about regarding science and technology?
That they could become destructive
What human assumption does Wells critique in the novel?
What human assumption does Wells critique in the novel?
That humans are Earth's supreme beings
What parallel does Wells draw between the Martians and the British Empire?
What parallel does Wells draw between the Martians and the British Empire?
Their treatment of others
What type of issues did Wells' works often critique?
What type of issues did Wells' works often critique?
Social inequalities and injustices
What does the invasion narrative reveal about British society's view of itself?
What does the invasion narrative reveal about British society's view of itself?
Aware of vulnerability despite power