Dark They Were and Golden-Eyed

The Bitterings left Earth and traveled to Mars...

• to find an adventure.

• to get away from war.

• to go on vacation.

• to perform science experiments.

The first thing that Mr. Bittering noticed had changed was...

• peach blossoms

• onions

• carrots

• grass

How did the cow begin to change?

• She stopped producing milk.

• She began to turn green.

• She started growing a third horn.

• She refused to come out of the barn.

What event prevents the family's return to Earth?

• the family is happy living on Mars

• The return ticket costs too much money

• Harry's rocket doesn't work

• An atomic war breaks out on Earth

What was Mr. Bittering's first impression when they landed on Mars?

• This is awesome!!!

• Take me back to earth!

• Ew what's this weird food?

• Earth people are ugly!

Which word best describes the character of Harry Bittering at the beginning of the story

• Loud

• Paranoid

• Demanding

• Quiet

Which universal theme is most frequently reflected throughout the story

• People fear the unknown

• A family becomes stronger when they are far from home

• Change is unavoidable, whether we fear and resist it or not

• Family is the most important element in life

What phrase best represents something being submerged?

• In the Atmsphere

• In the Ground

• Under Water

Which of the following options best represents forlorn?

• A player celebrating a win with the team

• A child getting punished for misbehaving

• A baby bird fallen out of the nest, waiting for the mother to return

What is the definition of a simile?

• Comparing two objects directly

• Giving some non human like object human like qualities

• Comparing objects using "like" or "as"