Dark They Were and Golden-Eyed Selection Test

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What is the genre of 'Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed'?

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Science fiction.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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Provide an example of personification from the story.

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'The fear would not be stopped. It had his throat and heart.'

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What is the attitude of the lieutenant who has recently arrived at the end of the story?

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He likes Martians and believes they are peaceful.

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How are the Bitterings described at the end of the story?

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They are completely changed into Martians and have no memory of their past selves.

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Why did Harry get little assistance from others in building a rocket?

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No one else cared about returning to Earth.

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What is the main theme of 'Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed'?

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The transformation and adaptation of humans to a new environment.

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What does the setting of Mars symbolize in the story?

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A place of change and transformation.

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What is a key conflict in 'Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed'?

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The struggle between human identity and alien adaptation.

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What literary technique is used to describe the Martian landscape?

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Imagery.