Which sentence from the text provides evidence that this is a work of science fiction?

• The other passengers whispered away across the Martian meadow, leaving the man alone among his family. (paragraph 1)

• His wife, before him, seemed almost to whirl away in smoke. (paragraph 2)

• The children looked up at him, as people look to the sun to tell what time of their life it is. (paragraph 3)

• But the American-built town of cottages, peach trees, and theaters was silent. (paragraph 264)

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

Read this sentence from paragraph 1.

"The other passengers whispered away across the Martian meadow, leaving the man alone among his family" (Bradbury).

The use of the word alone in the sentence creates a sense of —

• despair

• isolation

• sadness

• fear

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

The author compares Harry’s children to seeds in paragraph 2. Which sentence describes the idea this comparison creates?

• Harry is the father of many children.

• Mars is engulfing the children.

• Mars is ready to support new life.

• Harry is concerned about his children.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which two sentences describe elements of the science fiction genre evident in the story?

• The main character experiences unease.

• The characters begin to transform physically.

• The personalities of the characters begin to change.

• The story takes place in a new human settlement.

• The location of the story is a settlement on Mars.

The word submerge comes from the Latin word submergere, which means “to immerse.” What is the meaning of the word submerged as it is used in paragraph 21?

• Overwhelmed

• Dampened

• Toppled

• Entered

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Reread paragraphs 53–64. What can you infer about what is happening to Cora in these paragraphs?

• She is changing in her feelings toward Harry.

• She is fearful the family will not have enough food.

• She is forgetting how things from Earth should appear.

• She is excited about how the plants have changed.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

Choose the clause that corrects the underlined clause. Flecked with yellow, Harry was upset by Sam’s eyes.

• it was Sam’s eyes that upset Harry

• Sam’s eyes upset Harry

• there were upsetting changes in Sam’s eyes

• correct as is

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The word leisure comes from the Latin word licēre, meaning “to be permitted.” What is the meaning of the word leisure as it is used in paragraph 78?

• Advantage

• Support

• Authority

• Relaxation

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A What mood does paragraph 170 convey?

• Confused

• Tense

• Eerie (Scary-Creepy)

• Forlorn (Pitifully sad or lonely)

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Part B
Select two passages that demonstrate the answer in Part A.

• They leaped into the canal water.

• and he let himself sink down and down to the bottom like a golden statue and lie there in green silence.

• All was water-quiet and deep,

• all was peace.

• He felt the steady, slow current drift him easily.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2