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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 was the speed of sandstorm gusts that buffeted Mark’s mission?
(a) 150 kph.
(b) 225 kph.
(c) 200 kph.
(d) 175 kph.

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

3. In Chapter 2, how many sols does Mark think it will be until the next ship arrives on Mars?
(a) 1,387.
(b) 1,492.
(c) 987.
(d) 684.

4. At what point might Mark’s crew believe that he has died?
(a) Sol 6.
(b) Sol 10.
(c) Sol 4.
(d) Sol 9.

5. When Mark landed on Mars, which crewman was he out of the MDV?
(a) Fifth.
(b) Sixth.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Third.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days does Mark hope it will take his potatoes to grow?

2. How far away is Houston from Mars?

3. When there is too much oxygen, to what temperature does the regulator cool it?

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

5. Where is Venkat Kapoor’s office located?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Plutonium-238?

2. What are some of the dangers that can kill Mark as he is stranded on Mars?

3. What are the pros and cons of having hydrazine available?

4. On Sol 66, what is Mark’s mission?

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

6. How does Mark get the lander safely on the roof of the rover?

7. How does Mark arrange everything so he can return to the Hab with the probe?

8. Why does Mindy believe that Watney is alive?

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

10. What does Mark do to ensure his potato plants will survive his expedition on Sirius 4?

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