Question

Which statements are true of H. G. Wells's novel The War of the Worlds? Select three options.

The novel takes place in the Middle Ages.
The novel was published in 1898.
The novel inspired science fiction writers.
The novel is based on real scientific theory.
The novel describes an alien invasion of Earth.

Answer 1

- The novel was published in 1898. (True)
- The novel inspired science fiction writers. (True)
- The novel describes an alien invasion of Earth. (True)

The other two statements are false: it is set in late 19th‑century England, not the Middle Ages, and it is a work of speculative fiction rather than being based on established scientific theory.