"Dark They Were and Golden-Eyed" Test ADV

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Who is the author of the short story "Dark They Were and Golden-Eyed"?

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Ray Bradbury

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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Provide an example of personification from "Dark They Were and Golden-Eyed."

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"The fear would not be stopped. It had his throat and heart."

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What does the constant wind on Mars symbolize in the story?

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The power of the environment to completely change the Earth people.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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Provide an example of a simile from "Dark They Were and Golden-Eyed."

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"The man felt . . . the tissues of his body draw tight as if he were standing at the center of a vacuum."

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What theme is explored through Harry's fear of losing his true self?

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The struggle between identity and environmental change.

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What does the phrase "we're Earth people" signify in the story?

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A sense of belonging and identity tied to Earth.

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How does the environment of Mars affect the characters in the story?

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It challenges their identity and transforms them.

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What literary device is used in the quote: "They built a small, white cottage and ate good breakfasts there, but the fear was never gone."?

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This quote uses contrast to highlight the characters' internal struggle.