The Martian: chapters 10 to 14

Was it very difficult to get Pathfinder back to the Hab?

• Not really, but it was a hasle to get the biggest part on the rover.

• Not really, but it was a hasle to get the biggest part on the rover, plus it was difficult to find the way back to the HAB.

• Yes, in fact he had to leave MOST of Pathfinder pieces where they were because they were way buried in sand.

• Yes, because Pathfinder wasn't operational anymore.

When he is in the HAB, what is Marc's MAIN occupation?

• He sleeps and listens to music or old tv shows.

• He tries to survive: he takes care of his crops, does systems checks, and fixes things.

• He feels super lonely and he cries all the time.

• He eats potaoes.

How did Marc react when he realized Nasa knew he was alive?

• He cried like a baby.

• He danced and laughed.

• He passed out.

• He didn't really believe it.

In your own words, explain how Marc and the Nasa are able to communicate.

Whose fault it is that Marc Watney got stranded during the storm?

True or False: the crew of the Ares mission did everything they could to save Marc. Prove.

What is the Ares' crew reaction when they learn Marc is alive.

• They are super happy and throw a party.

• They are flabbergasted by the news and feel guilty because they left him there, but they're happy he's alive.

• They are sad because he didn't die.

• They all start crying.

What was wrong with the water reclaimer? Why didn't Nasa want Marc to try to fix it? Why does he doe it anyway?

What will cause the HAB hatch to explode?

• A very tiny tear in the fabric of the HAB was formed due to general use and a weakness in the canvas of the HAB close to the hatch.

• A huge gap had formed because Marc had left a hammer in the hatch.

• The hatch was overused by Marc.

• A rock hit it during a sandstorm.

Right at the beginning of chapter 14 (when the hatch detaches from the HAB and projects itself away with Marc inside), how can you tell he is an extremely perseverant and ingenious person?