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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 117, how many liters of water is the water reclaimer processing?

2. Once launched, how long will Iris stay in orbit?

3. On Sol 498 after the rover rolls, how many liters of oxygen does Mark have?

4. On Sol 444, how many sols does Mark report that he spent driving in circles to test the rover?

5. Where do Vogel and his wife live?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mark have to learn Morse code?

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

3. Why does Mark cook his potatoes before he leaves on his trip?

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

5. How does Mark lose communication with Earth?

6. What does Mark do while his batteries recharge?

7. What frustrates Mark on Sol 114?

8. What does Mark do on Air Days?

9. Why does Mark have to cut a big hole in the rover?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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