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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 operational radius for Mark’s mission?
(a) 10 kilometers.
(b) 5 kilometers.
(c) 20 kilometers.
(d) 15 kilometers.

2. How many solar cell panels will Mark need to bring with him on his trip to Ares 4?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 17.
(d) 19.

3. On Sol 75, what does Mark name the valley that allows him to follow the hills rather than simply navigate by Phobos?
(a) Lewis.
(b) Martinson.
(c) Wyatt.
(d) Johanssen.

4. What type of engines power the Hermes?
(a) Nuclear.
(b) Ion.
(c) Anti-matter.
(d) Fusion.

5. How long does it take Mark to fire out a pop-tent?
(a) 15 seconds.
(b) 12 minutes.
(c) 5 minutes.
(d) 2 seconds.

Short Answer Questions

1. On Sol 81, how far is Mark from Pathfinder?

2. What speed of sandstorm gusts is a mission supposed to be able to handle?

3. On Sol 42, how long does it take to reduce the hydrazine and burn the hydrogen?

4. How many kilometers can a rover travel on a full charge?

5. What is the top speed in kilometers per hour that a rover can travel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mark’s first conversation with NASA on Sol 97?

2. Why does Vankat want satellite time in Chapter 6?

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

4. Why does Mark have to do a photo-op in Chapter 11?

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

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

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

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

9. What plan does Jack Trevor come up with to help communicate with Mark?

10. Who spoke at Watney’s memorial service?

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