Setting and Characters
Where is the place of the setting?
In Mars.
Why did the rockets stop coming from Earth?
Because there was an atomic war on Earth.
Which were some changes that the humans were having?
Their skin turned dark, their eyes golden, they were taller and skinner.
In both the story and the play, when the family first arrives on Mars, what does Mr. Bittering want to do right away?
He wants to get back on the rocket and return to Earth.
What does the word submerged mean?
Completely covered in a liquid
Which is the last name of the family?
Bittering
At the end of the story, what happens to all the Earthpeople who moved to Mars?
They all transformed into martians and didn't remember that they used to be humans.
How did they convinced Harry to go to the villas?
They told him it was really hot, and that he can continue building the rocket on autumn.
At the end of both the story and the play, what do members of the rescue team start to do?
They start to give Earth names to the mountains, hills, and canals.
What does forlorn mean?
Deserted and abandoned
When is the time of the setting?
In the future.
Why Mr. Bittering don't want to stay in Mars?
He thinks is not natural, they are from Earth. The moment they arrived to Mars he felt something was not right.
What did Harry's wife answer when Harry asked her, how long she had golden eyes?
That they have always been like this.
Why is the Martian wind important?
It symbolizes change
What does the word canal mean?
A waterway used for transportation
Which are the names of the family members?
Harry, Cora, Laura, Dan and David
Which are some examples of things Harry noticed were changing?
The cow grew a 3rd horn, the roses were green, the grass was purple, fruits and vegetables tasted and smelled different.
How did the family know the rockets were no longer coming to earth?
Laura heard it on the radio
How does the disaster on Earth affect the Bitterings?
They are left stranded on Mars
What does immense mean?
Very large
Who was the author of "Dark They Were and Golden-Eyed"?
Ray Bradbury
Which was the first change Harry noticed?
The peach blossoms.
Which was the martian translation for father?
Utha
Why do the Earthmen change the name of landscape features from Martian names to Earth names?
To give Mars the comfort and familiarity of Earth
What does atmosphere mean?
The gas surrounding a planet; air