wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Dark They Were and Golden-Eyed

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Bitterings left Earth and traveled to Mars...

a)

to find an adventure.

b)

to get away from war.

c)

to go on vacation.

d)

to perform science experiments.

2.

The first thing that Mr. Bittering noticed had changed was...

a)

peach blossoms

b)

onions

c)

carrots

d)

grass

3.

How did the cow begin to change?

a)

She stopped producing milk.

b)

She began to turn green.

c)

She started growing a third horn.

d)

She refused to come out of the barn.

4.

What event prevents the family's return to Earth?

a)

the family is happy living on Mars

b)

The return ticket costs too much money

c)

Harry's rocket doesn't work

d)

An atomic war breaks out on Earth

5.

What was Mr. Bittering's first impression when they landed on Mars?

a)

This is awesome!!!

b)

Take me back to earth!

c)

Ew what's this weird food?

d)

Earth people are ugly!

6.

Which word best describes the character of Harry Bittering at the beginning of the story

a)

Loud

b)

Paranoid

c)

Demanding

d)

Quiet

7.

Which universal theme is most frequently reflected throughout the story

a)

People fear the unknown

b)

A family becomes stronger when they are far from home

c)

Change is unavoidable, whether we fear and resist it or not

d)

Family is the most important element in life

8.

What phrase best represents something being submerged?

a)

In the Atmsphere

b)

In the Ground

c)

Under Water

9.

Which of the following options best represents forlorn?

a)

A player celebrating a win with the team

b)

A child getting punished for misbehaving

c)

A baby bird fallen out of the nest, waiting for the mother to return

10.

What is the definition of a simile?

a)

Comparing two objects directly

b)

Giving some non human like object human like qualities

c)

Comparing objects using "like" or "as"

11.

Choose the best example of personification?

a)

The wind howled as a wolf at the moon

b)

The waves crashed as titan against gods

c)

The tractor coughed and complained when started

12.

How does the lieutenant feel when he meets the Martians?

a)

He likes them and thinks they are peaceful

b)

He is terrified of them

c)

He thinks they are lying about the humans from Earth.

d)

He doesn't meet anyone from Mars.

13.

What is a synonym for the word destroy?

4 lines
14.

Which word is more powerful?

Terrifying or Scary

a)

Scary

b)

Terrifying