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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. With less daylight on Mars, how much longer will it take Mark to get the same energy from his solar panels?
(a) 5 times.
(b) 7 times.
(c) 4 times.
(d) 6 times.

2. How far does the Hab blow from the airlock?
(a) 50 meters.
(b) 18 meters.
(c) 27 meters.
(d) 45 meters.

3. How many hours does Mark have to dig on Sol 500?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

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

5. How many sols does Mary estimate it will take him to get to Schiaparelli?
(a) 40-50.
(b) 50-60.
(c) 75.
(d) 35.

Short Answer Questions

1. Since they extended the mission of the Ares 3, how many days will it last?

2. On Sol 479, in what direction is the dust storm traveling?

3. On Sol 434, how far does Mark have to make an EVA that he indicates is annoying?

4. How many kilometers did Mark average per sol on his way to Pathfinder?

5. Where do Vogel and his wife live?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What frustrates Mark on Sol 114?

3. Why is Martinez’s wife Marissa irritated with him?

4. Why does Mark decide not to visit Opportunity?

5. What does Mark do on Air Days?

6. How does Mark figure out the direction of the storm?

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

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

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

10. What is Rich Purnell’s job?

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