Dark They Were, & Golden-Eyed

Front

What does the constant wind on Mars most likely represent?

Back

The power of the environment to completely change the Earth people.

Front

What does the term 'submerged' mean?

Back

Completely underwater.

Front

What is the most accurate meaning of 'atmosphere'?

Back

Surrounding air.

Front

What is a major theme in 'Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed'?

Back

Though people often fear and resist it, change is unavoidable in the end.

Front

What comparison does the simile about the lawn make?

Back

It compares the lawn with spring violets and contributes to an eerie, unearthly mood.

Front

Define 'simile'.

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is the significance of the Martian environment in the story?

Back

It symbolizes the transformative power of new experiences and change.

Front

What does the phrase 'coloring itself like spring violets' suggest?

Back

It suggests a transformation and adaptation of the environment.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the wind blew as if to flake away their identities'?

Back

Personification.

Front

What does the character Mr. Bittering represent in the story?

Back

The struggle of humans to adapt to change.