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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which group seems to be most affected by the happenings on Mars?

2. What does Black believe the Martians used to project images into reality?

3. Why does Driscoll feel it is imperative to oxygenate the atmosphere of Mars?

4. Where are all of the settlers of Mars from so far?

5. What does Ylla use to cook the evening meal?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author convey the sense of importance at the rocket launch?

2. What does the character of Pritchard represent in American society?

3. How do the Martians feel about about the strange happenings?

4. Why was Driscoll spurred to take action about the atmosphere on Mars and what action did he take?

5. What is the House in reality?

6. What was unexpected about the second wave of men and what event on Earth causes the wave to have this unexpected outcome?

7. How can the reader infer that a second expedition will be happening soon?

8. How would you describe the plot line for this first chapter of the novel?

9. What is the theme of this chapter?

10. What is the theme of this chapter and what does this chapter show between the Earth races and the Martians?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do the Martians such as Mrs. Ttt and Mr. Aaa represent in American society? Why do you believe this is this case? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Describe how the novel ends with optimism and vision toward the future. How do you believe life will be different now for the Willamses and all future inhabitants of Mars?

Essay Topic 3

Many of the events within this novel are disturbing to the reader. Do you believe this was the intention of the author? Why or why not? Why would an author intentionally include disturbing events?

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