Dark They Were and Golden Eyed Characters

Describe how the setting of “Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed” influences the development of the story’s plot. Use evidence from the text to support your answer. Rephrase the question in your answer and write at least four sentences. Use appropriate capitals and punctuation.

How is the title of the story, "Dark They Were, and Golden Eyed" applicable to the plot?

• It represents what happened to the characters (resolution).

• It describes the main characters.

• It tells us what the protagonist expected to happen.

• It is not applicable to the plot.

Both the story text and the radio play versions of “Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed” include Harry Bittering as a character. Which statement best explains how the two versions develop his character?

• The story text’s narration directly reveals Harry’s thoughts and feelings, which must be inferred through his dialogue in the radio play.

• The radio play’s music and sound effects build on Harry’s thoughts and fears, which are not as well supported in the story text.

• The radio play’s dialogue and the actor’s interpretation of it create a better sense of his feelings than the story text’s narration does.

• The story text’s specific focus on Harry develops a stronger character than the radio play’s focus on his entire family does.

What is the main theme of 'Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed'?

• Transformation and change

• Love and betrayal

• War and peace

• Friendship and loyalty

Who is the protagonist in 'Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed'?

• Harry Bittering

• Cora Bittering

• Dan Bittering

• Laura Bittering

What causes the Bittering family to move to Mars in 'Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed'?

• A war on Earth

• A new job opportunity

• A family vacation

• An alien invasion

How does the setting of Mars affect the characters in 'Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed'?

• It causes them to change physically and mentally

• It makes them feel more at home

• It has no effect on them

• It makes them want to return to Earth immediately

What is the significance of the golden eyes in the story?

• They symbolize the transformation of the characters

• They are a genetic mutation

• They are a fashion trend

• They are a sign of illness

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

What is Harry Bittering's main concern when he arrives on Mars?

• The safety of his family

• The food supply

• The Martian weather

• The lack of entertainment