Characters
Who is the main character (and father of the Bittering family)?
Harry Bittering
Why did the Bittering family travel to Mars?
To escape the dangers of Earth
Is the version of Mars in this story scientifically accurate?
No.
What is the Martian word for "Earth"?
Lorrt
What is the name of Harry's wife?
Cora
What event happens to Earth early in the story that makes returning less practical?
Nuclear war
In what way did the cow change?
It grew a third horn
What is the "Roosevelt Canal" also known as?
The Tirra Canal
What are the names of the Bittering children?
Tim, Laura, and David
How much does Harry buy the rocket scraps and blueprint for?
$500
List 3 plants in the setting on Mars that change
The onions, the carrots, the peach blossoms, the radishes, the roses, the grass, the trees
What is the "Rockefeller Range" also known as?
The Pillan Mountains
Which character is also known as "Werr"?
David
What was the first Martian food that Mr. Bittering ate when he ran out of food from the deepfreeze?
A sandwich
What city is attacked on Earth in the story?
New York
What is the Martian word for "father"?
Utha
In what ways do the Earthlings' bodies change? (list 3)
They grow taller, their skin darkens, their eyes turn golden, and they become thinner
What book does Mr. Bittering leave behind when he moves to the villa?
The Encyclopedia
How many years had the Martian cities existed?
12,000 years
Lincoln Mountains, Washington Canal, and Einstein Valley