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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Venkat Kapoor’s office located?

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

3. In Chapter 7, how far away is the Schiaparelli crater from Mark?

4. What percent oxygen is Mark getting when he regains consciousness after being stabbed by an antenna?

5. How long does Mark wait for the resin for his saddlebags to set up?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn’t Sanders want to give Venkat satellite time?

2. Who spoke at Watney’s memorial service?

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

4. Why does Venkat think Mark is using the RTG?

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

6. On Sol 66, what is Mark’s mission?

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

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

9. Why does Mindy believe that Watney is alive?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Commander Lewis gave the order to leave Watney. Why did she leave him behind? Did she make any effort to find him? What influence did the readings on his suit have on her decision?

Essay Topic 2

Mark becomes a farmer during his stay on Mars. Why does Mark decide to grow potatoes? How successful is he as a farmer? Why is his farming so important to his survival?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 21, a dust storm develops in Arabia Terra. How does Mark learn about the dust storm? What might happen if Mark is caught in the storm for days? How does Mark determine the path of the storm? Are his calculations correct?

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