Setting and Characters "Dark they were and golden eyed"
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.
Where is the place of the setting?
MoonTown
What was the main thing being mined in MoonTown
Helium-3
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.
What is the name of the main Character?
Brock
Where did Petro want to go and secure his fortune?
Armstrong City
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.
How do Crater and Petro treat each other? What is Their Relationship?
They are Best Friends, but treat each other like siblings
Why was Crater so worried they would get into trouble for saving Thumper Tom?
They were driving the shuttles without permission and they destroyed one of them
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
What notified Crater and Petro of a roller alert?
Gillie
Who did Crater and Petro save from the roller?
Thumper Tom
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
Who was chosen as the honest, naive, and easily manipulated man to carry out the Colene's plan?
Crater
What would happen if a miner's suit failed?
A miner's blood might boil ad their skin would turn purple. They would die a horrific death.