Mars Patel SN3 EP5

Who rings Mars’ doorbell at the beginning of the episode?

• Mars' mom

• Two tardigrades

• Aurora

• Two 'friends' and fans

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Back on Mars, where are Caddie, Julia, and Axel going?

• To find Mars

• To restart The Colony

• To find a signal that made the tardigrades run away

• To take down Oliver Pruitt

Where does the elevator behind Mars’ bedroom wall lead to?

• A maze of tunnels

• A volcano

• The planet Mars

• Pruitt Prep

Who do Mars and his friends encounter in the tunnels?

• Oliver Pruitt

• Mars’ mom

• Mr. Q

• Aurora

What is in the glass of Caddie’s helmet?

• A tardigrade

• A tree

• A cupcake

• A hole

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According to the podcast, why are the tardigrades so important for the Mars Colony?

• They like Mars rocks

• They power the colony.

• They are strong.

• They provide entertainment.

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Julia says the power surge in sector 4B intensified, and “the last time we detected anything like this was when Oliver Pruitt set off the charge that caused the volcano to erupt, so…” Using this quote, what can you infer about the strange sound and the power surge?

• The tardigrades are creating the strange sound.

• The sound is coming from Earth.

• Julia is the reason for the power surge and the strange noise.

• Oliver Pruitt may have something to do with what is happening.

Which quote supports the fact that Caddie’s friends are surprised she is still alive?

• “Brace for impact!”

• “How are you even here?”

• “How could they grow with barely an atmosphere and no water?”

• “Caddie, you’re breathing on Mars!”

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Based on the podcast, why do Mars and his friends decide to get into the secret elevator?

• To visit Aurora

• To find Oliver Pruitt

• To find Caddie

• To get to the Mars Colony

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How does the author create suspense for the next episode?

• Mars and his friends find Mars’ mom, who says she will tell them everything, leaving the reader excited to find out what has happened to the adults.

• The reader is left to wonder why JP is so scared of elevators.

• Aurora’s campaign for presidency keeps the suspense of whether she will win or not.

• The reader is kept in suspense about whether the tunnels were built by hand or by lava.

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