Dark There Were and Golden Eyed
Authored by Tenisha MS]
English
7th Grade
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This quiz focuses on Ray Bradbury's science fiction short story "Dark They Were and Golden-Eyed," making it appropriate for 7th grade English Language Arts students. The questions assess students' comprehension of plot events, character development, and literary elements including theme, mood, setting, and point of view. Students need to demonstrate their understanding of how the Martian environment gradually transforms the Bittering family both physically and psychologically, tracing Harry's evolution from anxious resistance to eventual acceptance of his new identity. The quiz requires students to analyze character motivations, identify textual evidence for character changes, and recognize the story's central themes about adaptation and the power of environment to shape identity. Students must also demonstrate knowledge of science fiction as a literary genre and apply literary analysis skills to interpret how setting influences plot and character development throughout the narrative. Created by Tenisha MS, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 7. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a unit test following complete reading of Bradbury's story, a review activity before discussions of science fiction themes, or a formative assessment to gauge student comprehension of complex literary concepts. Teachers can assign this quiz as homework to reinforce reading comprehension or use it as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before exploring related science fiction works. The detailed questions about character transformation and thematic elements make this quiz particularly valuable for preparing students for literary analysis essays and class discussions about how authors use speculative fiction to explore human nature. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2 for theme analysis, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3 for character development analysis, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.6 for point of view analysis.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Why does the Bittering family leave Earth and move to Mars?
They have relatives that live on Mars.
They heard the weather on Mars is much more agreeable than Earth's weather.
They wanted to go on a family vacation.
They wanted to escape the war on Earth.
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CCSS.RL.7.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the theme of the story, Dark They Were and Golden Eyed?
Family is what matters most.
Places can change you.
Space exploration can be dangerous.
Money is the root of all evil.
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CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a change that the Bitterings notice on Mars?
Their eyes start to turn gold/yellow.
Their dog grows a third eye.
The roses start to turn green.
Their cow grows a third horn.
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CCSS.RL.7.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How does the setting best affect Mr. Bittering in lines 245-272?
He is comforted by the soothing aspects of the Martian environment.
The changes he has witnessed in his family and home terrify him.
He is excited that he is finally able to speak Martian.
He is captivated by the Martian world lorrt.
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CCSS.RL.7.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What sort of mood is created by words like trembling, throat, heart and sweating?
Anxious
Peaceful
Exciting
Depressed
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How does the setting affect the plot in lines 319-330?
Mr. Bittering ponders how Mars will inevitably change his body?
Harry explores the marine life of the canal.
Apparently driven crazy, Mr. Bittering ponders downing and letting the environment overtake his body.
Mr. Bittering obsessed with how the plant has changed his house.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How many family members make up the Bitterings family?
3
6
4
5
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.1
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