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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 19, how long does Commander Lewis have to talk to her husband?

2. When Mark makes his test drive, how far will he be from the Hab?

3. How quickly could the Taiyang Shen booster get to Mars?

4. If Mark doesn’t drive the rover, how long will a single charge of the batteries keep the regulator going if the heater if off?

5. How many televisions are in Annie Montrose’s private office?

Short Essay Questions

1. On Sol 385, why does Mark begin making a tent?

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

3. How is Vogel’s family doing?

4. Why does Mark have to learn Morse code?

5. Why is Martinez’s wife Marissa irritated with him?

6. What is Mark’s biggest problem on Sol 122?

7. What will Mark use as a bedroom and why when he gets to the MAV?

8. What is Rich Purnell’s job?

9. What accident does Mark have, and how much time does he lose?

10. Why does Mark decide he doesn’t need the water reclaimer during his trip to Ares 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mark is faced with a challenge when he packs for the trip to the MAV. Why is packing such a challenge? Why does he have to store some things in the rover and some in the trailer? Why does he test his plan before he leaves?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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