:Dark They Were and Golden Eyed
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- Q1What is Harry Bittering's main emotion in the first half of the story?He is annoyed by the other Earth people in the town on Mars.He is curious about the fate of the Martians.He is afraid of being changed by the Martian environment.He is angry at his wife for wanting to stay on Mars.45s
- Q2What happens to prevent the family from returning to Earth?A nuclear bomb is dropped.Harry's rocket doesn't work.They are happy on MarsThey don't have the money to return to Earth.45s
- Q3What is Mr. Bittering's first clue his world is changing?Other people calmly accept what is happeningHis children want Martian namesEyes begin to turn goldenGreen Roses and Purple Grass45s
- Q4What does Mr. Bittering do to cope with his fears?He spends time with his neighbors and encourages his family to speak Martian.He builds a rocket and focuses on his work on their farm.He investigates the ruins and convinces his family to return to Earth.He moves his family to a Marian Villa.45s
- Q5True or False: If a road is completely submerged in water, it is impassable in a car.FalseTrue45s
- Q6What is the most accurate meaning of the word atmosphere?coud coverspacesurrounding airchemistry45s
- Q7Which sentence best describes the word forlorn?a New Yorker being splashed by a taxi caba wet cat sitting on a porcha parent watching their children playthe team winning the championship45s
- Q8Part A: What does the constant blowing wind represent in the story?the destruction of the Earth houses and farmsthe power of the environment to change the Earth peoplethe hot weather of MarsMr Bittering's sadness45s
- Q9What is the main theme of the story?Other worlds can be anything we imagine them to be.We should look to other planets for resources.Humans are always open-minded and kind.Change is unavoidable.45s
- Q10At the end of the story, what is the attitude of the lieutenant who arrives?He like the Martians and believes they are peaceful.He does like Mars.He suspects the Martians have done something to the settlers.He is excited about the Captain's plans.45s
- Q11Which of the following is a simile?She was a Cheshire cat.She had a smile like a Cheshire cat.45s
- Q12Which of the following is a metaphor?She lies about everything.She was hungry as a hippo.He drowned in a sea of grief.He swims like a fish.45s
- Q13True or False: "The pizza called my name " is an example of personification.TrueFalse45s
- Q14What is the definition of superlative degree?comparing two itemsno comparison is madeI have no ideaComparing three or more items45s
- Q15What is the definition of positive degree?I have not ideaNo comparison is madeComparing three or more itemscomparing two items45s