WorksheetsDark They Were and Golden Eyed
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 11mins
What was Mr. Bittering's first impression when they landed on Mars?
This is awesome!!!
Take me back to earth!
Ew what's this weird food?
Earth people are ugly!
Which characteristic makes it clear that this is a fictional piece of literature?
The colorful setting
The description of family members
The use of dialogue
The setting is on Mars
Which word best describes the character of Harry Bittering at the beginning of the story
Loud
Paranoid
Demanding
Quiet
How do the townspeople react to Mr. Bittering's worries?
They are angry
They are excited to change
They are unconcerned
They are worried too
Harry got little assistance from others in building a rocket because
No one else cared about returning to Earth
He was the only person who knew how to build one
Everyone else thought a rocket would arrive soon
He was really cranky and no one liked him
Which universal theme is most frequently reflected throughout the story
People fear the unknown
A family becomes stronger when they are far from home
Sometimes people change and do not realize it
Family is the most important element in life
If something is amiss, it seems
Wrong
Pointless
Not sturdy
Mysterious
The plot structure of the story is
Progressive (like our roller coaster chart)
Parallel
Flashback
Circular
Which word means "to become smaller, shrink"
Dwindle
Forlorn
Flimsy
Recede
What is the resolution of the story?
They become Martians and decide to stay
The war ends so they go home
We never find out! (Gasp!)
All the humans on earth die
Which word means "not solid, lacking strength"
Dwindle
Recede
Flimsy
Forlorn
Define science fictiton
A genre based on future scientific, technological or environmental changes
A genre that is focused on comedic, funny moments
A genre based on romance, love and connections
A genre that is about space
Which of the following is an example of science fiction?
Beauty and the Beast
Starwars
Cinderella
Sara Cynthia
