Exploring Themes in 'Dark They Were, And Golden Eyed'

The story follows the Bittering family as they settle on Mars, facing changes and challenges that transform them into Martians. Initially resistant, they gradually accept their new identity. Years later, Earthlings return to find the settlers have fully adapted to Mars, leaving behind their Earthly origins.

What is the setting of the story 'Dark They Were, and Golden Eyed'?

• Saturn

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

What is the name of the family that arrives on Mars?

• Smith

• Williams

• Johnson

• Bittering

What does Harry Bittering feel as soon as he steps on Mars?

• Excitement

• Indifference

• Joy

• Fear

What catastrophic event happens on Earth?

• A volcanic eruption

• A nuclear war

• A massive earthquake

• A global flood

What does Harry Bittering decide to do after hearing the news about Earth?

• Explore Mars

• Build a rocket

• Plant a garden

• Build a new house

What changes does Harry notice in the plants and animals on Mars?

• They are becoming more Earth-like

• They are changing color and form

• They are growing faster

• They are dying

What happens to the settlers' physical appearance over time?

• They become darker

• They develop yellow eyes

• They become taller and thinner

• All of the above

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What does Harry's son Dan want to change his name to?

• Tiddle

• Lino

• Ware

• Sam

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What do the settlers decide to do instead of continuing to build the rocket?

• Move to a Martian villa

• Return to Earth

• Build a new town

• Explore the Martian mountains

What do the rescue team from Earth find when they arrive on Mars?

• Friendly Martians

• A destroyed town

• A completed rocket

• A thriving Earth settlement