In the story, what was Harry's first clue that his world is changing?

He notices the peach blossoms look different

What does the family eventually decide to do?

Move into a deserted Martian villa

At the end of the story, what is the Lieutenant's attitude towards the Martians in the hills?

he likes the Martians and their way of life

Which of the following lines from the story is an example of a metaphor?

the cinnamon dusts and wine airs

Why did the family come to Mars?

Because of atomic bombs on Earth.

What technique does Harry use to cope with his fears about living on Mars?

He tries to build a rocket to take his family back to Earth.

Which event is most important in preventing the family's return to Earth?

An atomic world war breaks out on Earth

When Harry discovers there is no rockets left to transport back to Earth, he fears....

being changed by the environment

What is Harry's MAIN emotion in the first half of the story?

He fears being changed by the Martian environment

How does the story end?

With a new set of Earth people arriving on Mars

Which is the best description of the family at the conclusion of the story?

They are Martains and have no memory of Earth people

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1
In the story, what was Harry's first clue that his world is changing?
His wife and children's eyes change colors
His cow grows a third horn
His children want to adopt Martian names
He notices the peach blossoms look different
2
What was Mr. Bittering's first thought when they arrived on Mars?
He was excited to be there.
He wanted to go back home.
He wants to cry
He was angry with his kids.
3
What does the family eventually decide to do?
Build a new house
Stay indoors all the time
Finish building the rocket
Move into a deserted Martian villa
4
What does Mr. Bittering notice when the family swims in the canal?
That they are skinnier
That they are golden eyed
That they are darker
That they are taller
5
At the end of the story, what is the Lieutenant's attitude towards the Martians in the hills?
he likes the Martians and their way of life
He realizes what became of the previous Earth settlers
he feels nervous about the new settlement
he fears the Martians as an enemy
6
Which of the following lines from the story is an example of a metaphor?
I feel like a salt crystal
the cinnamon dusts and wine airs
his bones shifted and melted like gold
This place isn't for humans
7
Why did the family come to Mars?
Mr Bittering needed to get a better job.
Because of atomic bombs on Earth.
They were bored on Earth.
Earth forgot about them.
8
What technique does Harry use to cope with his fears about living on Mars?
He tries to build a rocket to take his family back to Earth.
He persuades his family to return with him to Earth.
He spends time with other settlers who calm his fears.
He speaks to the Martians and tries to drive them away
9
Which event is most important in preventing the family's return to Earth?
The Mars government refuses to let them leave
The family is happy living on the farm
An atomic world war breaks out on Earth
The rocket Harry builds does not function
10
What does Mr. Bittering's son tell him at the canal?
He wants to leave
He wants to change his name
He wants to eat the food from the planet.
He wants new clothes
11
How do the townspeople react to Mr. Bittering's concern?
They vow to help him
They pity him
They are unconcerned
They get angry at him
12
When Harry discovers there is no rockets left to transport back to Earth, he fears....
the climate of Mars
the other Earth settlers
that they will be killed by the Martians
being changed by the environment
13
Why did the rockets stop coming to Earth?
The Earth burned up
We never find out
Earth ran out of money
They were destroyed in a war.
14
What is Harry's MAIN emotion in the first half of the story?
He fears being changed by the Martian environment
He is annoyed by the other settlers in town
He thinks they will be attacked by aliens
He is angry at his family for wanting to stay on Mars
15
What happened to the family at the end of the story?
We never find out.
They left Mars
They all died
They turned into Martians.
16
How does the story end?
With Martians killing the family
With the family's return to Earth
With a new set of Earth people arriving on Mars
With the destruction of Mars
17
Which is the best description of the family at the conclusion of the story?
They are eager to return to Earth
They are Martains and have no memory of Earth people
They are not happy with their lives on Mars
Different physically but still act like Earth people

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