Exploring Characters and Language

How does the character of Harry Bittering change from the beginning to the end of the story?

• He becomes more resistant to change.

• He becomes more accepting of his new environment.

• He becomes more fearful of the Martians.

• He becomes more determined to return to Earth.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the primary setting of "Dark They Were and Golden Eyed"?

• A futuristic Earth city

• A Martian colony

• A space station

• A desert on Earth

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does the transformation of the Bittering family symbolize in the story?

• The inevitability of change

• The power of technology

• The strength of human will

• The importance of family

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which figurative language device is used in the phrase "the wind was a knife"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the significance of the golden eyes in the story?

• They represent the wealth of the Martians.

• They symbolize the transformation of the humans.

• They indicate the presence of aliens.

• They are a sign of disease.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is Harry Bittering's initial reaction to the changes happening on Mars?

• He is excited and curious.

• He is indifferent and uninterested.

• He is anxious and fearful.

• He is joyful and relieved.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does the author use imagery to describe the Martian landscape?

• By comparing it to a lush, green forest

• By depicting it as a barren, red desert

• By illustrating it as a bustling city

• By portraying it as a dark, stormy ocean

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What inference can be made about the future of the Earth settlers on Mars?

• They will return to Earth soon.

• They will completely transform into Martians.

• They will build a new city on Mars.

• They will be rescued by another spaceship.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does the constant wind on Mars symbolize in the story?

• The harshness of the Martian environment

• The passage of time

• The presence of danger

• The inevitability of change

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the main theme of "Dark They Were and Golden Eyed"?

• The power of love

• The fear of the unknown

• The adaptability of humans

• The importance of technology

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept