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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. On Sol 81, how far is Mark from Pathfinder?

2. What is the top speed in kilometers per hour that a rover can travel?

3. What type of engines power the Hermes?

4. Phobos is the god of ___________.

5. What is the actual name of the Pathfinder site?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. On Sol 16, in what context does Mark think about his family?

5. How does Mark get the lander safely on the roof of the rover?

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

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

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

9. Why does Mindy believe that Watney is alive?

10. Why does Vankat want satellite time in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The point of view in the novel alternates between first person and third person. Why is it necessary for the author to change the point of view in certain sections of the novel? What part of the story could not have been told from Mark’s point of view?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 7, Mark embarks on the Sirius missions. What are the Sirius missions? What is the purpose of the missions? What does Mark gain from the missions?

Essay Topic 3

Mark takes a trip to the Pathfinder. What does Mark have to do for a trip of that magnitude? What is the purpose of his trip? Is he successful?

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