Martian Chapter 21 Quiz

What does Mark Watney build to attach to the rover, and why?

• A radio antenna, so he can talk to NASA

• A second rover, so he has a backup

• A bedroom, so he can sleep during the long journey

• A greenhouse, so he can grow more food

What danger does NASA discover in Watney’s path?

• A meteor storm

• A dust storm

• A broken rover

• A deep crater

Why is Mindy Park assigned to watch Watney’s movements?

• She is the only one who can fix the rover

• She’s being punished by her boss

• NASA wants someone to track his travel carefully

• She volunteers for the job

How does Mark Watney act while preparing for his trip?

• Angry and upset

• Calm and focused

• Tired and lazy

• Scared and confused

What is one thing Mark does to get the rover ready?

• Paints it to reflect heat

• Adds a rocket engine

• Installs extra batteries and storage

• Turns it into a submarine

What does Mark do to conserve power during the trip?

• Drives only at night

• Turns off the heater and uses a blanket

• Uses only one solar panel

• Unplugs his communication system

What does “Air Day” mean for Mark?

• A day he flies the MAV

• A day off from work

• A day he only creates oxygen and rests

• A celebration of his mission

What does NASA do to keep Watney safe from the dust storm?

• Sends a warning message

• Builds a shelter on Mars

• Changes his travel route

• Nothing, they can't communicate with him

How does Watney check if the rover can handle the trip distance?

• He guesses based on the Hab’s map

• He uses the satellite phone to ask NASA

• He runs a test drive with the rover

• He sends out a drone for scouting

What motivates Watney to keep moving forward, despite the risks?

• He wants to break a space travel record

• He's eager to become famous

• He knows rescue depends on reaching Schiaparelli

• He promises his family he would survive