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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through August 2026: There Will Come Soft Rains.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which adjectives describe how Spendor thinks the first night should be spent?
(a) Spiritual and reflective
(b) Loud and rowdy
(c) Relaxed and calm
(d) Quiet and reflective

2. What makes the sound which startles Gomez as he gets out of the car and watches the Martian night?
(a) A Martian parade
(b) His great-grandfather
(c) Martian gas station attendant
(d) Praying mantis machine with a Martian driving

3. Where does Muhe indicate that Gomez is from?
(a) Present
(b) Non-reality
(c) Past
(d) Future

4. How do the guards classify the first two attempts to head toward Mars?
(a) Failures
(b) Mistakes
(c) Successes
(d) On-going

5. What color does the face of the Martian seem to be?
(a) Silver
(b) Red
(c) White
(d) Black

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Muhe try to explain to Gomez?

3. Which of the following major cities was reported to have been invaded by the Morse-code messages?

4. What surprise do Sam and Elma find in the rear seat of their own sand ship?

5. Which of the following characters believes he is the last human being left on Mars?

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