Dark There Were and Golden Eyed

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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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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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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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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What sort of mood is created by words like trembling, throat, heart and sweating?

• Anxious

• Peaceful

• Exciting

• Depressed

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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.

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How many family members make up the Bitterings family?

• 3

• 6

• 4

• 5

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What happens on Earth that causes the Bitterings to be stuck on Mars?

• The people on Earth run out of rocket fuel.

• The Martians invade Earth.

• The entire planet is destroyed in a war.

• An atom bomb hits New York, which stops the rocket from leaving Earth to go to Mars.

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Which answer best describes the change in Harry's attitude towards Mars?

• At first, Harry is anxious about living on Mars. Eventually he is satisfied with his new life.

• At first, Harry is excited about living on Mars, but eventually he is scared by his new life.

• At first, Harry is optimistic about living on Mars, but eventually he is depressed by his new life.

• At first, Harry is satisfied with living on Mars, but eventually, he is anxious about his new life.

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Using lines 230-244 as a guide, which line shows Harry Bittering's defiance of living on Mars?

• "Once in a while they gave him a hand on lifting something. But mostly they just idled and watched him with their yellow eyes." (232-233)

• "I won't touch it, he said. Nothing from our garden." (237)

• "Once I get it started, the others will help,' he said, not looking at her, laying out the blueprints." (240-241)

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