"Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed"

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

• This is awesome!!!

• Take me back to earth!

• Ew what's this weird food?

• Earth people are ugly!

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

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

• curious about the fate of the Martians

• Angry at his wife for wanting to stay on Mars

• Fear of being changed by the Martian environment

• Annoyed by the other Earth people on Mars

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.W.7.9A

Which characteristic makes it clear that this is a fictional piece of literature?

• The colorful setting

• The description of family members

• The use of dialogue

• The setting is on Mars

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.3B

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

• Loud

• Paranoid

• Demanding

• Quiet

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

How do the townspeople react to Mr. Bittering's worries?

• They are angry

• They are excited to change

• They are unconcerned

• They are worried too

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.9A

Harry got little assistance from others in building a rocket because

• No one else cared about returning to Earth

• He was the only person who knew how to build one

• Everyone else thought a rocket would arrive soon

• He was really cranky and no one liked him

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which universal theme is most frequently reflected throughout the story

• People fear the unknown

• A family becomes stronger when they are far from home

• Sometimes people change and do not realize it

• Family is the most important element in life

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Define science fictiton

• A genre based on future scientific, technological or environmental changes

• A genre that is focused on comedic, funny moments

• A genre based on romance, love and connections

• A genre that is about space

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is an example of science fiction?

• Beauty and the Beast

• Starwars

• Cinderella

• The Call of the Wild

What event prevents the family's return to Earth?

• the family is happy living on Mars

• The return ticket costs too much money

• Harry's rocket doesn't work

• An atomic war breaks out on Earth

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A