Who is the author of The Book That Saved the Earth?
a) Isaac Asimov
b) Guy de Maupassant
c) Claire Boiko
d) H.G. Wells
Answer: c) Claire Boiko

In which century is the play set?
a) 20th century
b) 21st century
c) 25th century
d) 30th century
Answer: c) 25th century

What was the title of the book that saved the Earth?
a) The Science of Space
b) Mother Goose
c) Encyclopedia of Mars
d) Secrets of the Universe
Answer: b) Mother Goose

Who is the leader of the Martians in the play?
a) Captain Omega
b) Lieutenant Iota
c) Think-Tank
d) Sergeant Oop
Answer: c) Think-Tank

Where does the play begin?
a) On Mars
b) In a spaceship
c) In a library on Earth
d) In a museum of Ancient History
Answer: d) In a museum of Ancient History

Why was the 20th century called the “Era of the Book”?
a) Books were used for communication
b) Books contained knowledge about everything
c) Books were made on Mars
d) Books were written only by scientists
Answer: b) Books contained knowledge about everything

What does Think-Tank believe books to be at first?
a) Weapons
b) Food items
c) Secret codes
d) Electronic devices
Answer: b) Food items

Who is the smartest character in the play?
a) Think-Tank
b) Noodle
c) Omega
d) Oop
Answer: b) Noodle

What was the purpose of the Martian mission to Earth?
a) To establish trade
b) To study Earth’s books
c) To invade and rule over Earth
d) To make peace with Earth
Answer: c) To invade and rule over Earth

How does Think-Tank describe Earth?
a) A highly developed planet
b) A primitive ball of mud
c) A beautiful place
d) A planet full of robots
Answer: b) A primitive ball of mud

What does Think-Tank order the crew to do with the books?
a) Read them
b) Listen to them
c) Eat them
d) Burn them
Answer: c) Eat them

Where does the Martian crew take shelter on Earth?
a) In a government building
b) In a public library
c) In a police station
d) In a scientist’s lab
Answer: b) In a public library

What do the Martians mistake books for after realizing they are not food?
a) Weapons
b) Communication devices
c) Shelter
d) Maps
Answer: b) Communication devices

What does Think-Tank wear on his head?
a) A crown
b) A helmet
c) A huge egg-shaped covering
d) A cap with antennas
Answer: c) A huge egg-shaped covering

Who reads the first nursery rhyme?
a) Omega
b) Iota
c) Oop
d) Noodle
Answer: a) Omega

What nursery rhyme do the Martians first misunderstand?
a) Jack and Jill
b) Humpty Dumpty
c) Mary Had a Little Lamb
d) Hey Diddle Diddle
Answer: d) Hey Diddle Diddle

How does Think-Tank react to the nursery rhymes?
a) He enjoys them
b) He becomes afraid of Earth’s technology
c) He understands their meaning
d) He ignores them
Answer: b) He becomes afraid of Earth’s technology

What does Think-Tank believe about Earth’s animals?
a) They are primitive
b) They have advanced intelligence and space travel
c) They are extinct
d) They are Martian spies
Answer: b) They have advanced intelligence and space travel

What does Think-Tank think about the rhyme Humpty Dumpty?
a) It refers to an ancient king
b) It is a war strategy
c) It is a direct attack on him
d) It is about farming
Answer: c) It is a direct attack on him

Who suggests that they should leave Earth immediately?
a) Noodle
b) Think-Tank
c) Omega
d) Iota
Answer: b) Think-Tank

Where does Think-Tank plan to escape to?
a) Venus
b) Jupiter
c) Alpha Centauri
d) The Moon
Answer: c) Alpha Centauri

Who eventually replaces Think-Tank as the ruler of Mars?
a) Omega
b) Noodle
c) Iota
d) Oop
Answer: b) Noodle

How do Martians later become friendly with Earth?
a) Through scientific exchange
b) By being taught to read books
c) By giving up their invasion plans
d) By helping Earth in wars
Answer: b) By being taught to read books

What is the main theme of the play?
a) War and invasion
b) The power of books and knowledge
c) Advanced space technology
d) The superiority of Martians
Answer: b) The power of books and knowledge

What is the genre of The Book That Saved the Earth?
a) Tragedy
b) Science fiction comedy
c) Historical drama
d) Mystery
Answer: b) Science fiction comedy

What is the tone of the play The Book That Saved the Earth?
a) Serious and dramatic
b) Humorous and satirical
c) Sad and emotional
d) Mysterious and suspenseful
Answer: b) Humorous and satirical

What is Think-Tank’s main character flaw?
a) His overconfidence and foolishness
b) His intelligence
c) His kindness towards others
d) His bravery
Answer: a) His overconfidence and foolishness

How do the Martians interpret the phrase “The cow jumped over the moon”?
a) Earth is planning to invade Mars
b) Earth’s animals can travel in space
c) The moon is a secret Earth base
d) The book is a joke
Answer: b) Earth’s animals can travel in space

Why does Think-Tank order an immediate evacuation from Mars?
a) He believes Earth is planning an attack
b) He realizes Martians are not strong enough
c) He wants to avoid reading more books
d) He thinks the Martians are in danger of starvation
Answer: a) He believes Earth is planning an attack

Who is the most intelligent character in the play?
a) Think-Tank
b) Noodle
c) Omega
d) Oop
Answer: b) Noodle

What does Think-Tank misunderstand about the book?
a) He believes it contains hidden codes
b) He thinks it is a powerful weapon
c) He assumes it has messages for Martians
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

What do the Martians fear the most?
a) The humans on Earth
b) Earth’s advanced technology and space-traveling animals
c) The books they cannot understand
d) The oxygen levels on Earth
Answer: b) Earth’s advanced technology and space-traveling animals

What does Think-Tank call himself?
a) The Mighty Ruler of Mars
b) The Great and Powerful Think-Tank
c) The Wisest Leader in the Universe
d) The Supreme Commander
Answer: b) The Great and Powerful Think-Tank

Why does Think-Tank believe Earth is dangerous?
a) He believes their books contain secret war strategies
b) He sees humans as violent beings
c) He is afraid of their advanced technology
d) He is informed by a Martian spy
Answer: a) He believes their books contain secret war strategies

What does Noodle do that makes him different from Think-Tank?
a) He thinks logically and critically
b) He blindly follows orders
c) He always agrees with Think-Tank
d) He avoids reading books
Answer: a) He thinks logically and critically

How do the Martians misunderstand the meaning of books?
a) They think books are for eating
b) They believe books contain real-life events
c) They assume books are meant for military communication
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

What is the significance of Mother Goose in the story?
a) It saves Earth from a Martian invasion
b) It teaches the Martians to read
c) It is a scientific book about space
d) It is used as a historical document
Answer: a) It saves Earth from a Martian invasion

How do the Martians plan to use books initially?
a) To learn about Earth’s weaknesses
b) To eat them for energy
c) To create weapons
d) To make better spaceships
Answer: b) To eat them for energy

What happens to Think-Tank at the end of the play?
a) He runs away to Alpha Centauri
b) He is overthrown by Noodle
c) He learns to read books
d) He attacks Earth
Answer: a) He runs away to Alpha Centauri

What is the irony in The Book That Saved the Earth?
a) A simple book of nursery rhymes prevents an invasion
b) Think-Tank turns out to be a genius
c) The Martians were more intelligent than humans
d) Books actually have secret war strategies
Answer: a) A simple book of nursery rhymes prevents an invasion

What lesson does the play teach about knowledge?
a) Knowledge is powerful and can prevent conflicts
b) Books are useless in modern times
c) War is always necessary
d) Aliens are smarter than humans
Answer: a) Knowledge is powerful and can prevent conflicts

What does the play suggest about leaders like Think-Tank?
a) They rely on fear and assumptions instead of wisdom
b) They are always correct
c) They make great decisions
d) They are the most intelligent beings
Answer: a) They rely on fear and assumptions instead of wisdom

How does Think-Tank’s reaction to Mother Goose show his weakness?
a) He jumps to conclusions without understanding
b) He refuses to admit his mistake
c) He follows Noodle’s advice blindly
d) He attacks Earth immediately
Answer: a) He jumps to conclusions without understanding

What does Noodle’s role in the play represent?
a) The importance of logic and intelligence
b) The power of blind loyalty
c) The need for wars between planets
d) The dangers of reading books
Answer: a) The importance of logic and intelligence

Why did the playwright choose nursery rhymes as the “book that saved the Earth”?
a) To show how silly misunderstandings can prevent conflicts
b) Because nursery rhymes contain hidden messages
c) To make Martians afraid of Earth
d) To make fun of Martian intelligence
Answer: a) To show how silly misunderstandings can prevent conflicts

What does Think-Tank’s escape to Alpha Centauri symbolize?
a) Cowardice and fear
b) A wise decision
c) A new beginning for Martians
d) His love for space travel
Answer: a) Cowardice and fear

How does the play portray the importance of books?
a) Books contain knowledge that can change the world
b) Books are dangerous for rulers like Think-Tank
c) Books should be used only for decoration
d) Books are better than weapons
Answer: a) Books contain knowledge that can change the world

What is the play’s central message?
a) Intelligence and knowledge can prevent war
b) War is always inevitable
c) Aliens are dangerous
d) Technology is more important than books
Answer: a) Intelligence and knowledge can prevent war

How does The Book That Saved the Earth blend humor and science fiction?
a) By showing how aliens misinterpret human culture
b) By making fun of Earth’s technology
c) By proving that Martians are superior
d) By making the war between Earth and Mars realistic
Answer: a) By showing how aliens misinterpret human culture

How does the play end?
a) Think-Tank flees, and Earth is safe
b) Martians take over Earth
c) The Martians destroy all books
d) Think-Tank learns to read books
Answer: a) Think-Tank flees, and Earth is safe