DARK THEY WERE, AND GOLDEN-EYED (1st Year)

Questions and answers.

1. Why did Harry want to go back to Earth?
Ans: Harry wanted to go back to earth because he felt the danger off unfavorable climate at Mars. He thought iff he stayed at the Mars, he would lose his identity.

2. Why did he want to stay?
Ans: Harry had no mean to go back. There was no chance of any help, so, he was bound to live there. With the passage of time he become similar to the Martians. His eyes grew dark and golden. There was nothing left for him in the Earth settlement.

3. What climate did they face?
Ans: They face very severe climate. The wind blew as if to destroy their identities. The air burnt their house. The boards went out of shape. There was out of shape. There was fog at night. It became very hot in summer.

4. What was the condition of the Bittering family on hearing the news of war on Earth?
Ans: On hearing the news of war on Earth they became sad. Cora held on to her husband and daughter and started weeping. They felt stranded on Mars. Harry was drenched in sweat.

5. What did they want to grow?
Ans: They wanted to grow crops and rise children until the end of the war. They were hoping for the arrival of rockets.

6. What was the condition of their house?
Ans: The wind did something to their house. The air had burnt it. All the boards went of shape.

7. What was the advice Harry gave to the people?
Ans: Harry advised them to build a rocket to go back to earth.

8. How much dangerous a Martian virus can be?
Ans: A Martian can very dangerous for earthen people. It can change their appearance and make them lose their earthen identity.