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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 does the temperature range from on Mars?
(a) -275o to -25o C.
(b) -150o to 0o C.
(c) -250o to -30o C.
(d) -175o to 0o C.

2. How far is it from the rover to the Hab?
(a) 10 meters.
(b) 15 meters.
(c) 8 meters.
(d) 5 meters.

3. If Mark doesn’t drive the rover, how long will a single charge of the batteries keep the regulator going if the heater if off?
(a) About two months.
(b) 45 days.
(c) Over a month.
(d) 15 days.

4. On Sol 435 when Mark tests the bedroom, where does it fail?
(a) Seam across the ceiling.
(b) Seam where wall meets floor.
(c) Seam where two sides meets.
(d) Seam where wall meets ceiling.

5. How many times does Mark read and reread the email from his mom?
(a) 50.
(b) 20.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sols does Mary estimate it will take him to get to Schiaparelli?

2. During the conference in Houston in Chapter 21, at what percent of normal is the sunlight reaching Mars?

3. On Sol 476, what percent is the dust storm affecting power generation?

4. How many kilograms does Mark estimate he will need to haul to Ares 4?

5. Once launched, how long will Iris stay in orbit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What accident does Mark have, and how much time does he lose?

2. What does Mark do while his batteries recharge?

3. Why does Mark cook his potatoes before he leaves on his trip?

4. What is Rich Purnell’s job?

5. Why does Mark have to cut a big hole in the rover?

6. On Sol 376, what does Mark relate about his schedule?

7. Where is NASA getting a booster for the probe to send to Mark?

8. What will Mark use as a bedroom and why when he gets to the MAV?

9. What is Mark’s biggest problem on Sol 122?

10. On Sol 115 what is the plan to get supplies to Mark?

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