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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. What is Lewis’s scientific specialty?

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

3. What does Johanssen like to read?

4. What type of engines power the Hermes?

5. How many days does Mark hope it will take his potatoes to grow?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What’s the situation with food supplies for Mark when he is stranded?

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

4. At the end of Chapter 4, why is Mark in Rover 2?

5. How does Mark arrange everything so he can return to the Hab with the probe?

6. Why does Mark have a good supply of EVA suits?

7. Why does Mark decide to use ASCII to communicate with NASA?

8. What are some of the dangers that can kill Mark as he is stranded on Mars?

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

10. What is Mark’s first conversation with NASA on Sol 97?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Mark is glad to be able to communicate with NASA, there are times when it can be frustrating. What are the benefits of being able to communicate with NASA? What are some negative aspects of being able to communicate with NASA?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 17, how is the Pathfinder damaged? What are the consequences of the damage? How does Mark communicate after the Pathfinder is damaged?

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