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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how many days does Rich Purnell have to calculate courses for Iris?
(a) 34.
(b) 22.
(c) 30.
(d) 25.

2. How far does the Hab’s nav beacon reach?
(a) 40 kilometers.
(b) 25 kilometers.
(c) 35 kilometers.
(d) 30 kilometers.

3. How many calories a day does Mark need to create with his farming efforts to survive until the next Ares mission returns?
(a) 1,100.
(b) 1,500.
(c) 975.
(d) 850.

4. At what angle do the solar cells sit in the lightweight lattice that holds them?
(a) 14 degrees.
(b) 11 degrees.
(c) 8 degrees.
(d) 17 degrees.

5. With less daylight on Mars, how much longer will it take Mark to get the same energy from his solar panels?
(a) 7 times.
(b) 5 times.
(c) 4 times.
(d) 6 times.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many televisions are in Annie Montrose’s private office?

2. How many months before a mission does NASA sent the MAV?

3. During a status update on Iris in Chapter 15, how many days does Bruce think it will take to finish Iris?

4. After the explosion on Sol 40, how long does it take to get the oxygen level back up to par in the Hab?

5. How long does Mark wait for the resin for his saddlebags to set up?

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