Question

question 5 of 10
how does wells use the first four chapters of the war of the worlds to warn england not to let its guard down against an attack?

a. by showing characters who were unaware of or unconcerned about the danger the martians posed

b. by having the narrator show interest in astronomy and figure out what was happening before anyone else

c. by having the townspeople show excitement that they were about to be visited by an alien race

d. by having the martians come to earth in a giant cylinder that was often referred to as gun - like

Explanation:

Wells uses the first four chapters to warn England by depicting characters (e.g., townspeople, even some scientists) who dismiss the Martian threat as a curiosity or hoax, highlighting the peril of complacency. This lack of vigilance leads to catastrophic consequences when the Martians attack, serving as a caution against letting one’s guard down. Options B, C, and D do not focus on the core warning about unawareness of danger: B centers on the narrator’s foresight (not complacency), C on excitement (not a warning), and D on the Martians’ vessel (not human inattention).

Answer:

A. By showing characters who were unaware of or unconcerned about the danger the Martians posed