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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. How many sols was Mark delayed by the dust storm?

2. During the storm that caused Mark to be left behind, how much did AL102 stretch?

3. On what Sol is Mark done with the rover modifications?

4. How far is it from the rover to the Hab?

5. How many minutes does it take Mark to drill through the roof of the rover?

Short Essay Questions

1. What luxury items are planned to be sent with the probe?

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

3. Why does Mark decide not to visit Opportunity?

4. How does Mark figure out the direction of the storm?

5. How do they buy an additional eleven days to get Iris launched sooner?

6. How does Mark lose communication with Earth?

7. What does Mark do on Air Days?

8. What does Mark have to do in order to be rescued by the Hermes?

9. On Sol 115 what is the plan to get supplies to Mark?

10. Where is NASA getting a booster for the probe to send to Mark?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mark does not have enough rations to last until the next Mars mission. What supplies does Mark have and how long will they last? What does he decide to do about the situation?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Mark’s sense of humor and emotional makeup allow him to survive on Mars. Is Mark a pessimist or optimist? What does Mark usually do when a crisis occurs? How does his state of mind help him survive?

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