Question

grade 7 · unit 2 · selection test \dark they were, and golden - eyed\ by ray bradbury 10. which of the following best states a major theme in “dark they were, and golden - eyed”? a. since we have limited resources on earth, governments should look to other planets to meet our needs. b. humans are generally open minded and peaceful in their encounters with the unknown. c. though people often fear and resist it, change is unavoidable in the end. d. far - off worlds can be anything people imagine them to be.

Explanation:

In "Dark They Were, and Golden - Eyed", the colonists on Mars resist the changes the Martian environment brings but are eventually transformed. This shows that change is inevitable despite fear and resistance. Option a is not the main theme as resource - seeking isn't the focus. Option b is contrary to the story as the colonists are initially afraid. Option d is too general and not the core theme.

Answer:

c. Though people often fear and resist it, change is unavoidable in the end.