Martian Chronicles Study Questions (p2-32)

1. (EMEN) The best word(s) to describe most Martians' reaction to the Earth men would be...
2. (EMEN) Why might that be?
3. (EMEN) What does the captain say that finally makes Mr. Aaa stop and listen to him?
4. (EMEN) Even though it doesn't really have anything to do with the story, Ray Bradbury spends time describing a mechanical spider toy that the little girl plays with. What might be the point?
5. (EMEN) Describe a typical Martian.
6. (EMEN) Why does EMEN end with a "weather report"?
7. (TP) Why does the guy want to leave Earth so desperately?
8. (YLLA) Name/describe three pieces of Martian technology that seem different than ours.
9. (YLLA) What clue(s) do we get that Mr. and Mrs. K's marriage isn't so happy any more, even before the dreams start?
10. (YLLA) After Mr. K goes hunting, what happens?
11. (YLLA) What is this story REALLY about?

Martian Chronicles Study Questions (p2-32)

1. (EMEN) The best word(s) to describe most Martians' reaction to the Earth men would be...
2. (EMEN) Why might that be?
3. (EMEN) What does the captain say that finally makes Mr. Aaa stop and listen to him?
4. (EMEN) Even though it doesn't really have anything to do with the story, Ray Bradbury spends time describing a mechanical spider toy that the little girl plays with. What might be the point?
5. (EMEN) Describe a typical Martian.
6. (EMEN) Why does EMEN end with a "weather report"?
7. (TP) Why does the guy want to leave Earth so desperately?
8. (YLLA) Name/describe three pieces of Martian technology that seem different than ours.
9. (YLLA) What clue(s) do we get that Mr. and Mrs. K's marriage isn't so happy any more, even before the dreams start?
10. (YLLA) After Mr. K goes hunting, what happens?
11. (YLLA) What is this story REALLY about?