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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. In Chapter 11, where is Venkat’s temporary office?

2. On Sol 42, how much water has Mark made?

3. How far away is Houston from Mars?

4. What is Lewis’s scientific specialty?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Plutonium-238?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 19, Ares 3 crew members are allowed to talk with family members on Earth. What types of conversations do the crew members have with their loved ones? Are any of the family members upset about the increase in mission time?

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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