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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 435 when Mark tests the bedroom, where does it fail?

2. Where do Vogel and his wife live?

3. With less daylight on Mars, how much longer will it take Mark to get the same energy from his solar panels?

4. What is Vogel’s wife’s name?

5. How many sols does Mary estimate it will take him to get to Schiaparelli?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mark do on Air Days?

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

3. Why does Mark have to learn Morse code?

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

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

6. How well does Mark’s bedroom work when he does his test drive?

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

8. What does Mark do while his batteries recharge?

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

10. How does Mark lose communication with Earth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, Mark finds ingenious ways to solve problems that come up. What are some of the problems that Mark faces? What are some of the clever ways that he solves problems?

Essay Topic 2

Mark’s sense of humor and emotional makeup allow him to survive on Mars. Is Mark a pessimist or optimist? What does Mark usually do when a crisis occurs? How does his state of mind help him survive?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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