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"Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed" Radio Play and Short Story
"Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed" Radio Play and Short Story
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1
What degree is this sentence in? I moved quickily down the hall.
superlative
positive
comparative
2
Mr. Bittering's fear is the main motivation for his actions.
False
True
3
What is a simile?
something that represents something else
a comparison using "like" or "as"
a nonhuman subject is given human characteristics
a comparison that states one thing is another
4
Why were the humans stranded on Mars?
The rocket needed parts.
They did not know how to build a rocket.
There was an atomic war, and the rockets were destroyed.
There was a war on Mars, and they were not allowed to leave.
5
What happens to the Bittering family at the end of the story?
They turn back into humans.
They move back to the original house on Mars.
They become Martians.
They move back to Earth.
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What type of figurative language is used here? The boy, a small statue, refused to move.
symbol
simile
personification
metaphor
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The Bittering family has changed physically but not mentally.
True
False
8
Submerged means covered with water.
False
True
9
A nuance is a word that means the same as another word.
False
True
10
A mosaic is
something that is extremely large.
the gas surrounding the earth.
made of many small pieces of colored glass or stone.
an artificial waterway used for transportation or irrigation.
11
Something that is immense is...
average in size
very small
very large
12
What is an internal conflict?
a struggle with an outside force
a struggle within a character
13
What does a radio play contain that a short story does not?
sound effects
dialogue
climax
setting
14
Forlorn means very large.
True
False
15
What is a difference between the radio play and the short story?
The wife plays a smaller role.
They live on different planets.
The children play a smaller role.
Only one has an atomic war.
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Harry experienced both internal and external conflicts.
False
True
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What type of conflict involves a struggle between the character and natural elements that are beyond their control?
character vs. self
character vs. character
character vs. nature
character vs. society
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What is the superlative degree?
an adjective or adverb is used
2 things are being compared
no comparison is made
3 or more things are being compared
19
What type of conflict involves a mental or physical struggle between two characters?
character vs. nature
character vs. character
character vs. self
character vs. society
20
Which sentence is an example of the superlative degree?
Lincoln Avenue is the longest street in town.
Lincoln Avenue is longer than Washington Avenue.
Lincoln Avenue is a long street.
21
A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as."
False
True
22
What does the wind symbolize?
the differences between Earth and Mars
the power of change
the saddnes of Mr. Bittering
the power of Mars's environment
23
What degree is this sentence in? We progressed more quickly than they did.
positive
comparative
superlative
24
What type of figurative language is used here? The flowers danced in the wind.
simile
symbol
metaphor
personification
25
Atmosphere is the air surrounding the earth.
True
False
26
What is the difference in nuance between immense and colossal?
immense is bigger than colossal
immense is the same as colossal
colossal is bigger than immense
27
What type of conflict involves a struggle between a character and societal values/laws/beliefs that govern the society?
character vs. character
character vs. society
character vs. self
character vs. nature
28
What is the positive degree?
no comparison is made
an adjective or adverb is used
3 or more things are being compared
2 things are being compared
29
What is Mr. Bittering's first clue that his world is changing?
the peach blossoms look different
his wife has yellow eyes
the grass is purple
the cow has an extra horn
30
A canal is...
any body of water
a river
an artificial waterway
the gas surrounding the earth (air)
31
What is personification?
a comparison that states one thing is another
a comparison using "like" or "as"
something that represents something else
a nonhuman subject is given human characteristics
32
What type of figurative language is used here? The girl was like a fox quietly moving through the woods.
symbol
personification
simile
metaphor
33
What is the comparative degree?
3 or more things are being compared
2 things are being compared
an adjective or adverb is used
no comparison is made
34
Which is NOT a type of external conflict?
person vs. society
person vs. nature
person vs. person
person vs. self
35
What is one possible theme of the story?
Change is good.
Change is unavoidable.
We should try to find a way to live on a different planet.
We should be happy with who we are.
36
The lieutenant at the end of the story will eventually change into a Martian if he stays on Mars.
False
True
