By Ray Bradburypp. 31-72

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“The Taxpayer”

• A man identifying himself as a taxpayer demands to get on the ship to Mars. However, he misses the flight and is stuck on earth.

• The Big Question• What have you missed out on that has been a

big disappointment to you?

“The Third Expedition”

• Through telepathy, Martians trick the members of the third expedition into thinking they are their long lost relatives. They lure them into their homes and kill them.

• The Big Question• How is the Martians’ ploy similar to their last

treatment of earthlings? How is it different?

“And the Moon Be Still as Bright”

• The fourth expedition arrives on a peaceful and beautiful Mars. The Martians have all died of chicken pox. Spender kills many members of the crew because he wants to honor the Martians and study the planet.

• The Big Questions• What is Bradbury saying about imperialism and

government? Why is Cheroke an important symbolic character?