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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. What is the agreement that Williams has signed?

2. Who comes to visit the explorers the next morning?

3. Which insect does the author use to describe the rockets landing on Mars?

4. What type of coats are the mothers in the chapter wearing?

5. What happens to many women that night?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the cities built on Mars.

3. What theory does Black have about finding the deceased relatives on Mars?

4. Describe where Mr. and Mrs. K live.

5. What is the House in reality?

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

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

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

9. How do Gomez and Muhe communicate and what do they realize about their attempt to converse?

10. Why does Yll continue to become more and more annoyed with his wife, Ylla?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which chapters do you believe provided pivotal points which were necessary to the plot development of the book? In what ways were they pivotal? Include specific examples and supporting details.

Essay Topic 2

How is the theme of racism described in this novel? Do you believe the author is providing a realistic picture of racism by his descriptions within the chapter? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that describes the consequences of the invasion of Mars by the Earthlings. How do you feel about the invasion? Why do you feel this way?

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