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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. Once Mark gets out of the airlock on Sol 119, how long does he believe that the EVA suit will last?

2. How many days does Mark lose because of the accident with the rover?

3. According to mission rules, how many people could be in a rover at once?

4. How many kilometers did Mark average per sol on his way to Pathfinder?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Mark do on Air Days?

3. How does Mark lose communication with Earth?

4. What does Mark do while his batteries recharge?

5. What accident does Mark have, and how much time does he lose?

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

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

8. What is Mark’s biggest problem on Sol 122?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Mark finds himself in danger. What is the most dangerous thing that Mark experiences on Mars? What gets him through these dangerous events?

Essay Topic 3

Commander Lewis gave the order to leave Watney. Why did she leave him behind? Did she make any effort to find him? What influence did the readings on his suit have on her decision?

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