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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 percent oxygen is Mark getting when he regains consciousness after being stabbed by an antenna?
(a) 69.
(b) 76.
(c) 92.
(d) 85.

2. In Chapter 6, how many unread emails does Venkat have?
(a) 39.
(b) 35.
(c) 13.
(d) 47.

3. What is the normal percent of oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere?
(a) 21.
(b) 18.
(c) 34.
(d) 42.

4. What show does Mark decide to watch on Sol 41?
(a) Three’s Company.
(b) Dukes of Hazzard.
(c) Mary Tyler Moore.
(d) Gilligan’s Island.

5. On Sol 79, how long has Mark been the road?
(a) 6 days.
(b) 7 days.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 8 days.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long did it take Mark’s crew to get to Mars?

3. In which branch of the military is Lewis?

4. In Chapter 11, how long has Mark spent as the loneliest man in history?

5. How long is the Hab designed to last?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who spoke at Watney’s memorial service?

2. On Sol 66, what is Mark’s mission?

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

4. What’s the situation with food supplies for Mark when he is stranded?

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

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

7. What were twenty-three of the most terrifying minutes of Mark’s life?

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

9. On Sol 16, in what context does Mark think about his family?

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

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