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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. On Sol 477 how will Mark’s power meters get energy?
(a) 6-square meter solar cell.
(b) 4-square meter solar cell.
(c) 1-square meter solar cell.
(d) 2-square meter solar cell.

2. In Chapter 15, how many days does NASA have to make a probe to send supplies to Mark?
(a) 51.
(b) 48.
(c) 37.
(d) 47.

3. On Sol 479, in what direction is the dust storm traveling?
(a) North.
(b) East.
(c) West.
(d) South.

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

5. In Chapter 23, how many meters does the rover tumble?
(a) 15.
(b) 5.
(c) 20.
(d) 25.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do the Earth botanists believe Mark will have food?

2. What is Martinez’s son’s name?

3. How long does it take Venkat and Teddy to fly to China?

4. When Mark makes his test drive, how far will he be from the Hab?

5. Where do Vogel and his wife live?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. On Sol 385, why does Mark begin making a tent?

3. How does Mark plan to store his potatoes once they’re grown?

4. What does Mark do while his batteries recharge?

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

6. What is Rich Purnell’s job?

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

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

9. Why does Mark have to learn Morse code?

10. How well does Mark’s bedroom work when he does his test drive?

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