Dark they were, and Golden-Eyed

English Notes → Dark they were, and Golden-Eyed (Short textual questions and answers)

1. Why did Harry want to go back to the Earth?
Harry wanted to go back to the Earth because he faced unsuitable living conditions on Mars. He felt strange and lonely there. The atmosphere of Mars was quite harsh and unfit for them. Their house was in bad shape. The Martian virus changed their identities.Even the food items began to change. He found the cities of Mars dead and deserted. That is why he wanted to go back to the Earth.

2. Why did he want to stay?
He wanted to stay on Mars for some time to build a rocket to go back. All the space rockets were destroyed and there was no way to go back to the Earth again. They were stranded there. He informed others about the need to build a rocket. He also tried to take help from them to make a rocket. But , instead of helping him, they made fun of him.

3. What climate did they face?
They faced very harsh and damaging climate on Mars. Their house was in bad shape. They all became dark and golden-eyed. Even the food items were changed. The Martian virus changed their identities. The summer was so extreme that all the canals became dry.

4. What was the condition of the Bittering family on hearing the news of the war on the Earth?
The condition of the Bittering family on hearing the news of the war on the Earth was very bad. They were in deep mental shock. They became nervous and upset. They began to weep and cry. They were worried about their safety. All the space rockets were destroyed. There was no way for them to go back to the Earth again. They felt stranded permanently on Mars. Their condition was quite miserable and alarming.

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