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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of music did Johanssen bring to listen to?
(a) Classical.
(b) Beatles.
(c) New Age.
(d) Rolling Stones.

2. With what network is reporter Marty West?
(a) NBC.
(b) ABC.
(c) CBS.
(d) CNN.

3. How long will the protein that Mark has last?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 940 days.
(c) 1,009 days.
(d) 3 years.

4. To what degree does Mark intend to lower the temperature in the Hab to keep the soil alive while he extracts the hydrogen?
(a) 4 C.
(b) 1 C.
(c) 10 F.
(d) 25 F.

5. Mark’s crew ordered to abort their mission after how many days?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of engines power the Hermes?

2. How many potatoes does Mark have to plant?

3. What percent of carbon dioxide is the atmosphere on Mars?

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

5. How many calories a day does Mark need to create with his farming efforts to survive until the next Ares mission returns?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mark put on the inner lining of his EVA suit before using the hydrazine?

2. What is Dr. Shields’ opinion of Watney?

3. What is Mindy Park’s job in Chapter 6?

4. Why does a portion of the MAV remain and why is it useful?

5. Why isn’t it an issue that Mark can’t take the Pathfinder back to the Hab?

6. Why does Mindy believe that Watney is alive?

7. Where is Mark when he locates the Hab signal?

8. Why is the weak point of a lander the battery?

9. Why doesn’t Sanders want to give Venkat satellite time?

10. What is Mark’s plan if he isn’t rescued and runs out of food?

(see the answer keys)

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