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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. What bombards the crew, creating a storm and making the crew members bond?

2. Who notes it is ridiculous to stop terraforming for low probability life that may not even be affected by it?

3. Who attempts to portray Christ as a literary figure and is rebutted by Phyllis?

4. What did everyone do to join the team of Ares crew members?

5. What does Nadia become well known for as she works on Mars?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Michel evaluate people psychologically on Mars?

2. Why does Maya think she is hallucinating in the fields?

3. Where is John's body found, and why can't Frank revive him?

4. When Michel is disturbed by a dark skinned man, what ends up happening to him that leaves him naked?

5. Why does Maya get involved sexually with John?

6. What is areophany and how is it in tune with nature?

7. Why do people like Michel fail to do well on Mars, according to his theory?

8. How are the first hundred colonists selected to go to Mars?

9. How is population size controlled within the GEM and how does it adapt to plant life?

10. How is Maya described in Part 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one motif of religion. Identify at least two motifs about religion in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the power of the scientists in Red Mars. Is the press objective? Why or why not? What kind of academic bias do they reveal? How are they influenced?

Essay Topic 3

One of the main themes in the book is ethical and social responsibility. List at least four examples where Robinson employs this specific theme. Is the battle between making ethical choices obvious or subtle? What characters are involved in this kind of battle? Do you think the right person or group won? Does good always triumph over evil in the case of Red Mars ethics?

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