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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the conference in Houston in Chapter 21, at what percent of normal is the sunlight reaching Mars?
(a) 15 percent.
(b) 20 percent.
(c) 30 percent.
(d) 25 percent.

2. During a status update on Iris in Chapter 15, how many days does Bruce think it will take to finish Iris?
(a) 13.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 17.

3. Where is Venkat Kapoor’s office located?
(a) Building 3.
(b) Building 9.
(c) Building 1.
(d) Building 2.

4. During a conference in Houston in Chapter 21, what problem is brought up?
(a) Approaching dust storm on Mars.
(b) Temperatures falling on Mars.
(c) Temperatures rising on Mars.
(d) Dust devils are swirling at Ares 4.

5. What does Johanssen’s father do?
(a) School teacher.
(b) District sales manager of a napkin factory.
(c) Manager of a grocery store.
(d) Truck driver.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days does Mark lose because of the accident with the rover?

2. How quickly could the Taiyang Shen booster get to Mars?

3. If Mark makes a trip to Ares 4, how long does it think it will take?

4. Where do Vogel and his wife live?

5. How long does Mark have to sit around while his batteries recharge?

(see the answer key)

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