Tuesday, 5/22/12
Warm Up. 1-5: Euphemisms.Copy and translate each euphemism. (All are one-word answers.)
  1. "previously owned" = __________
  2. "encore telecast" = _________
  3. "chronologically advanced" = ___________
  4. "governmental revenue($) enhancement" = __________
  5. "intentionally inaccurate statement" = ___________
  6. euthanasia = ___________  (Remember: eu = good)
  7. The word telepathy literally means: a) distant look  b) mind look  c) distant feeling  d) brain talk  e) open mind
Go over YEE Preview. 24/30 or better = extra credit.
First official attempt is tomorrow!

The Earth Men aloud.
Save the last five minutes for the Quick Quiz:
 

  1. On page 17, after Mrs. Ttt yells at him about his muddy boots, the captain says, "This is no time for trivialities...we should be celebrating." The word trivialities means...  a) worries about cleanliness, b) important things, c) womanly worries, d) unimportant things, e) yelling.
  2. The best word(s) to describe most Martians' reaction to the Earth men would be... a) fear. b) anger. c) indifference. d) politeness. e) none of the above.
  3. What does the captain say that finally makes Mr. Aaa stop and listen to him?   a) "All the way from Earth."  b) "Mr. Ttt sent us to see you."  c) "Earth. Rocket. Men. Trip. Space."  d) "We came sixty million miles."  e) "We're from Earth."
  4. What is it the Earth men want from the Martians?  a) Land. b) They want the Martians to surrender. c) Recognition. d) Goods to trade with Earth. e) All of the above.
  5. 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?  a) To show how weird the Martians are. b) To show us a glimpse of what Martian life is like. c) He's comparing the Earth men to the spider; they are just toys that the Martians play with. d) To show that Martian children play with toys too. e) All of the above.