Dark They Were & Golden Eyed 1

What was Mr. Bittering's first thought when they arrived on Mars?

• He was excited
• He wanted to go home
• He thought the Martians were cool
• He was angry with his kids

Why did the family come to Mars?

• For vacation
• They were bored on Earth
• Mr. Bittering got a job building rockets
• To escape atomic bombs

Why did the rockets stop coming to earth?

• The Earth burned up.
• The rockets were destroyed by the bomb
• Earth forgot about them
• They ran out of money

What is the first change Mr. Bittering notices?

• The children's eyes
• The peach blossoms change
• The cow's third horn
• Grass refuses to grow

How do the townspeople react to Mr. Bittering's worries?

• They are unconcerned
• They want to help
• They panic
• They become angry

What does Mr. Bittering notice when his family goes swimming?

• They are shorter
• They are darker
• Their eyes are turning yellow
• The water is purple

What does Mr. Bittering's son tell him at the canal?

• He wants to go back to Earth
• He wants to change his name
• He wants to live on Mars forever
• He needs money to buy clothes

What is the resolution in the story?

• The family returns to Earth
• The family turns into Martians and lives on Mars
• All of the humans died on Mars
• We never find out

What is the main type of conflict in the story?

• Man vs. Man
• Man vs. Self
• Man vs. Nature
• Man vs. Society

What is Mr. Bittering's mood throughout most of the story?

• Happy
• Scared
• Jovial
• Content