Question

question 3 of 10
in the war of the worlds, martian attack represents the fear that invaders will:

a. use unknown weapons and technology.

b. pretend to be friendly.

c. live like parasites off humans.

d. destroy peoples ability to think for themselves.

Explanation:

In The War of the Worlds, the Martians' attack is characterized by their use of advanced, unfamiliar weaponry and technology (like the heat - ray, tripod - machines) that humans had no prior knowledge of. Option B is incorrect as the Martians do not pretend to be friendly. Option C is wrong as the Martians do not live as parasites off humans. Option D is also incorrect as the Martians' attack is not about destroying people's ability to think for themselves.

Answer:

A. use unknown weapons and technology.