Describe the character development of Chris throughout the story. How does he initially feel about leaving Earth, and how do his feelings change by the end of the story? Provide evidence from the text to support your analysis.
What emotion does Chris feel as the spaceship approaches the unknown planet?
Joy
Fear
Excitement
Sadness
What is the first thing Bert does when they land on the unknown planet?
Runs into the forest
Jumps into the ocean
Stay by Chris's side
Hides on the spaceship
Read the following sentence from the story.
Chris understood that he couldn’t trust his perceptions.
Which of the following words best gives the meaning of the word “perceptions” as it is used in the story?
wishes
senses
dreams
memories
Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer question 3?
“His eyes and ears knew that was the real Bert.”
“The kitchen, the living room—it all looked as if they’d never left.”
“He suddenly felt perfectly peaceful and happy, and he knew he never wanted to leave again.”
“Chris shook himself, as if waking up.”
Select the three sentences that best describe challenges Chris faces in the story.
Chris must convince Zach that the tall stones in the woods are alive.
Chris has to fight with the creatures to make them let go of Bert.
Chris tries to get Zach to run back to the ship to get help.
Chris needs to convince Zach to take Bert with them on a walk.
Chris has to find Bert after he suddenly runs off into the woods.
Chris must accept that his family has left Earth for a new home.
Chris needs to break free of the false idea that he has returned home
