10 Questions
What is the main concern of the protagonist at the beginning of the text?
Boredom from working on the farm
What is the purpose of the thick glass covering the dome in the settlement?
To reflect harmful sun rays and regulate the atmosphere inside
What is the significance of the silent air and absence of farmers in the settlement?
It indicates an abnormal situation or event
What effect does the protagonist experience due to the absence of the usual background noise in the settlement?
Feeling overwhelmed by a creeping sense of unease
What does the protagonist realize about their vulnerability at the end of the text?
That they are always partially exposed no matter how quickly they turn
What does the protagonist notice about the fans?
The large blades are static and not turning as usual
Why does the protagonist feel worried about the fans not turning?
Rumours of strange animals trying to break through the dome
What does the protagonist remind themselves about the atmosphere on Mars?
There are no clouds on Mars
What does the protagonist see scurrying across the top of the dome?
Something big or a swarm of many things
What action does another creature take close enough for the protagonist to feel its breath?
It opens a mouth filled with teeth and howls
Test your knowledge about life on the MarsAchieved facility and the experiences of individuals living and working in the Mars settlement. Explore the challenges and routines of daily life in the Martian environment.
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