The Martian Chronicles

How does Walter Gripp end up all alone, BEFORE the events of "The Silent Towns"?

In "The Earth Men," what do the Martians assume about the human crew?

What is Bradbury's primary purpose in including "Interim"?

What is ironic about Walter Gripp finally meeting a woman?

How does Hathaway cope with the loneliness when he is left behind on Mars?

What is the literary device used? "Don't be such a Scrooge!

Which theme is best explored through the character of Captain Wilder?

What is Benjamin Driscoll's goal in "The Green Morning"?

Define irony.

In "The Third Expedition," where does Captain Black and his crew land?

What is the best theme for the story "There Will Come Soft Rains"?

What are TWO businesses are mentioned in this book? (click two)

How does Bradbury use the setting to enhance the story's themes?

What do the settlers begin to name the landmarks and towns after?

What literary device is used? "She's worse than the Wicked Witch of the West."

What kills the Martians after the first few expeditions?

How does Hathaway cope with the loneliness when he is left behind on Mars?

What literary device is used? "Chocolate is my Achille's heel."

What literary device is used? "She came in like a wrecking ball."

How does Bradbury use irony to comment on human nature?

What literary device is used? "Her paintbrush danced across the page."

What is the following an example of? Humans move to Mars to change, but they end up making it the exact same as Earth.

How does the character Spender view human colonization?

Why does Captain Wilder knock out Parkhill's teeth when Parkhill shoots at the crystal windows in a dead city?

What literary device is used? "She had a heart of gold."

What literary device is used? "The car coughed and wheezed as it pulled into the garage."

What literary device is used? "All the world is a stage."

Why do the Martians surround Sam Parkhill's hot dog stand?

What is the literary device used? "She was as gentle as a lamb."

What is the following an example of? He cleans skyscrapers for a living, but he's terrified of heights.

What do the boys primarily do when they visit the dead Martian cities in "The Musicians"?

What is the following an example of? A cat-lover is allergic to cats.