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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!

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

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

Define science fiction

• 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

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

What is Harry's first clue that his world is changing?

• his children want Martian names

• The peach blossoms change color and his garden grows green roses and purple grass

• Their eyes turn golden

• His neighbors calmly accept all of the change

What does atmosphere mean in the following sentence?

The atmosphere of the Earth consists of 78 percent nitrogen, 21 percent oxygen, and 1 percent other gases.

• space

• chemistry

• cloud cover

• surrounding air

What is a major theme of the story?

• we should work tho protect the Earth and save the environment

• Humans are generally open minded and peaceful in their encounters with the unknown

• though people often fear and resist it, change is unavoidable in the end

• Far-off worlds can be frightening and it's important to avoid them

Which is a common noun?

• dog

• Asia

• South Plains Mall

• Sally

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• Dr. Jones
• dog park
• high school
• lions