Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed

What is Harry Bittering’s main emotion in the first half of “Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed”?

• He is curious about the fate of the Martians.

• He is angry at his wife for wanting to stay on Mars.

• He is afraid of being changed by the Martian environment.

• He is annoyed by the other Earth people in the town on Mars.

Which event in “Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed” is most important in preventing the family’s return to Earth?

• The family is happy living on a farm in the new settlement.

• The return ticket to Earth costs more than the family has.

• A rocket that Harry builds does not function.

• An atomic world war breaks out on Earth.

In “Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed,” what is Mr. Bittering’s first clue that his world is changing?

• His children want to adopt Martian names.

• His peach tree sheds strange new blossoms.

• His wife’s and his children’s eyes turn a golden color.

• His neighbors calmly accept all the changes around them.

In “Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed,” what does Mr. Bittering do to cope with his fears about living on Mars?

• He concentrates on his work on their small farm and other chores.

• He spends time with other settlers, who talk him out of his fear.

• He tries to build a rocket to take his family back to Earth.

• He persuades his wife and family to return with him to Earth.

Which sentence best describes the Bittering family members at the conclusion of "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed"?

• They are completely changed into Martians and have no memory of their past selves.

• They are resigned to living on Mars but are unhappy with their lives there.

• They are different physically but still think and act like Earth people.

• They are eager to return to Earth now that the atomic war is over.

In “Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed,” what does the constant wind on Mars most likely represent?

• the power of the environment to completely change the Earth people

• the sadness that Mr. Bittering feels when he cannot return to Earth

• the very hot weather on Mars that disturbs the Earth people

• the destruction of the Earth people’s settlement on Mars

Which of the following best states a major theme in “Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed”?

• Since we have limited resources on Earth, governments should look to other planets to meet our needs.

• Humans are generally open minded and peaceful in their encounters with the unknown.

• Though people often fear and resist it, change is unavoidable in the end.

• Far-off worlds can be anything people imagine them to be.

At the end of 'Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed,' what is the attitude of the lieutenant who has recently arrived?

• He finds the environment on Mars unappealing.

• He likes the Martians and believes they are peaceful.

• He suspects the Martians’ involvement in the disappearance of the settlers.

• He feels enthusiastic about the new settlement that the captain is planning.

What emotion best represents Harry Bittering when he first gets to Mars?

• Frightened

• Angry

• Curious

• Annoyed

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What is the time setting of the short story "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed"?

• In the past

• In the present

• In the future