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

2. Which of the crew members in Chapter 12 has a European Union flag on the uniform?
(a) Vogel.
(b) Beck.
(c) Martinez.
(d) Johanssen.

3. How many potatoes does Mark have to plant?
(a) 9.
(b) 15.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

4. After the explosion on Sol 40, how long does it take to get the oxygen level back up to par in the Hab?
(a) 3 minutes.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 8 minutes.
(d) 21 minutes.

5. In Chapter 7, how far away is the Schiaparelli crater from Mark?
(a) 3,200 kilometers.
(b) 816 kilometers.
(c) 587 kilometers.
(d) 1,894 kilometers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Phobos is the god of ___________.

2. How many days does it usually take to yield full-sized potatoes?

3. How many individuals can ride in the MDV?

4. How many months before a mission does NASA sent the MAV?

5. How many solar cell panels will Mark need to bring with him on his trip to Ares 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Mindy believe that Watney is alive?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who spoke at Watney’s memorial service?

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