Stranger in a Strange Land | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Part 1: His Maculate Origin, Chapter 1 - 3

1. How many married couples explored Mars 25 years before this book began?

four

2. Who gave birth on Mars before this book began?

Mary Jane Lyle Smith

3. What was the baby born on Mars named?

Valentine M. Smith

4. What happens to the adult crews on Mars before this book begins?

they died

5. How long did the Martians raise the human baby?

25 years

6. How did the human baby return to Earth?

another exploring team

7. Where is Michael put when he arrives on Earth?

Bethesda Medical Center

8. Who is Captain Tromp trying to protect Michael from?

news media

9. Why does Michael need a water bed when he first comes to earth?

the stronger gravity

10. Why does Michael have to adjust mentally and emotionally?

he's more Martian than human

11. What can...
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