Exploring Themes in 'Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed'

In 'Bradbury 13', Ray Bradbury narrates a story about Harry Bittering and his family who move to Mars. Initially, they struggle to adapt to the Martian environment. Over time, they notice changes in their surroundings and themselves, leading to a transformation into Martians. The story concludes with new arrivals discovering the transformed inhabitants, unaware of their Earthly origins.

What is the primary setting of the story introduced by Ray Bradbury?

• The Moon

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

What does Harry Bittering notice about the environment on Mars?

• It has strange winds and dust

• It is very similar to Earth

• It is completely uninhabitable

• It is covered in water

What significant event makes Harry realize they are stranded on Mars?

• A Martian attack

• A nuclear detonation on Earth

• A malfunction in their rocket

• A severe Martian storm

What does Harry Bittering attempt to do to escape Mars?

• Contact Earth for help

• Build a new rocket

• Dig a tunnel back to Earth

• Find a hidden Martian spaceship

What changes do the settlers begin to notice in their physical appearance?

• Their eyes turn yellow

• Their skin turns blue

• They grow taller and thinner

• Their hair turns green

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How do the settlers react to the changes in their environment and themselves?

• They panic and try to leave immediately

• They accept and adapt to the changes

• They seek help from Martians

• They ignore the changes

What do the new Earth settlers find when they arrive on Mars?

• A hostile Martian civilization

• A thriving Earth colony

• An empty town and transformed settlers

• A destroyed Martian city

What do the new settlers plan to do with the Martian landscape?

• Remap and rename it

• Leave it untouched

• Build a new city over it

• Destroy it

What is the reaction of the new settlers towards the transformed Martians?

• They are indifferent

• They are friendly and amazed

• They are hostile

• They are fearful

What is the significance of the renaming process by the new settlers?

• It shows their dominance over Mars

• It helps them remember Earth

• It is a form of respect for Martian culture

• It is a way to erase the past