The Martian Test | Final Test - Hard

Andy Weir
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Martian Test | Final Test - Hard

Andy Weir
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 was the original number of days the Ares 3 mission was to last?

2. How long does it take Venkat and Teddy to fly to China?

3. On Sol 436, how long does Mark test his bedroom after patching it up?

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

5. On Sol 434, how far does Mark have to make an EVA that he indicates is annoying?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 15, why doesn’t Dr. Keller want to reduce Watney’s intake to make the rations last longer?

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

4. What is Rich Purnell’s job?

5. What frustrates Mark on Sol 114?

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

7. What does Mark do on Air Days?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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