Characters
What is the name of the character who "wanted to go to Mars on the rocket" (40)?
Pritchard (The Taxpayer)
Exact name of the story in which Spender kills several members of the crew.
"and the Moon be Still as Bright"
What does the story "Rocket Summer" suggest about people's perception of the power of technology?
That it will be powerful enough to change climates. More powerful than Mother Nature herself.
What is the name of the astronaut Ylla dreams about?
Nathaniel York
What major historical event happened while Bradbury wrote The Martian Chronicles?
World War 2, The Cold War
What is the name of the Martian who meets with Tomas Gomez in "Night Meeting?" Must also spell the name...
Muhe Ca
How many years did it take from Rocket Summer to starting to settle the planet?
Four
What are the three pillars of Martian society in "and the Moon be Still as Bright?"
Science, Art, and Religion
What do Pop and Tomas Gomez think deeply (and strangely) about during and after their meeting?
Time (Night Meeting)
How did Wilder insist they bury Spender?
In a Martian coffin, surrounded by Martian objects.
What is Spender's first name?
Jeff
How much land do the Martians promise Sam Parkhill in "The Off-Season?"
Half of Mars
Where is Tomas going in "The Night Meeting"?
A party
Who is "the last Martian?"
Jeff Spender
What does Pritchard say he believes will happen in two years?
Nuclear War
Which relatives did the Captain in "The Third Expedition" meet (his relatives - there are three!)
Mother, father, brother
What does Benjamin Driscoll want?
Mars grown green and tall with trees and foliage
Why does Benjamin Driscoll undertake his planting project?
The air on Mars is too thin, he can't breathe, he wants everyone to be able to breathe comfortably on Mars
What illness killed many Martians?
Chickenpox
What is the name of the place where Ylla wanted to go and meet the human man she had dreamed about?
Green Valley
What are the two names of Ylla's husband?
Yll and Mr. K
How long has Martian civilization lasted (roughly)?
A million years
What does Sam do at the end of "and the Moon be Still as Bright" and how might we look at this action as symbolic?
He shoots the windows out of the towers. Symbolic because he represents humanity, who won't take the time to learn from how Martians survived so long. They won't change their mindset.
Not including the captain, which of the crew does Spender feel should understand and agree with him after he murders a few of his crew-mates?
Cherokee
What disease did the people have in "The Settlers?"
The Loneliness