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Those who have never seen a living thing like a Martian can hardly imagine the

horror of its appearance. The peculiar V-shaped mouth with its pointed upper
lip, the absence of brow ridges, the absence of a chin beneath the lower lip, the

group of tentacles, the heavy breathing of the lungs–above all, the steadfast

stare of the immense eyes–were all at once inhuman and monstrous.

I was overcome with disgust and dread.

steadfast — not moving or changing; dread — fear of what may happen in the future.

ASSESS YOURSELF
ASSESS YOURSELF

Let's Read and Reflect Comprehension

A. Tick (3) the correct option.

1. The crowd ‘‘stood out black against the sky’’. What does this mean?

a. The crowd was standing under the black sky
b. The crowd was standing against the setting sun.

c. Everyone turned black on seeing the alien.

2. The lid of the cylinder fell with a ringing sound. What does this indicate about the
lid?

a. The lid was heavy and made of metal.
b. The lid had musical qualities.

c. The lid is actually a bell.

3. Why was the alien moving slowly and painfully out of the cylinder?
a. It was injured and in pain.

b. It was scared of a monster in the crowd.
c. The opening was too small for the alien.

4. Why do you think the narrator was overcome with disgust and dread?

a. The alien looked ugly and frightening.
b. The alien was smelly and dirty.

c. The alien was friendly and happy.

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