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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the distance required to reach the Schiaparelli crater, how many kilometers is nice, smooth terrain?
(a) 650.
(b) 475.
(c) 390.
(d) 530.

2. With what network is reporter Marty West?
(a) CNN.
(b) ABC.
(c) CBS.
(d) NBC.

3. How long did it take Mark’s crew to get to Mars?
(a) 124 days.
(b) 83 days.
(c) 18 days.
(d) 239 days.

4. How many sols does Mark navigate through the valley which he names?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

5. On Sol 82, what landmark does Mark see that indicate he is near Pathfinder?
(a) Ares Vallis.
(b) Twin Peaks.
(c) Acidalia Planitia.
(d) Phobus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many unmanned missions did it take to deliver the supplies for Mark’s mission on Mars?

2. What is the total amount of square meters of farmland that Mark can use if he can overcome some problems?

3. In Chapter 11, how often can a message be sent to Watney?

4. How long is the Hab designed to last?

5. In which branch of the military is Lewis?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mark get the lander safely on the roof of the rover?

2. What is Plutonium-238?

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

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

5. Why isn’t it an issue that Mark can’t take the Pathfinder back to the Hab?

6. Why does Venkat think Mark is using the RTG?

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

8. What happened to a laptop that Mark took outside?

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

10. Why does Mindy believe that Watney is alive?

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