The Martian Quiz

How does Watney produce water on Mars?

• By melting ice found beneath the surface

• By extracting moisture from the atmosphere

• By burning hydrogen

• By using a water purification device

How does Watney initially manage to communicate with NASA after being stranded?

• Using the Mars rover

• Sending a signal with his spacesuit

• Repairing the Pathfinder probe

• Building a makeshift antenna

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Who plays the role of Mark Watney in "The Martian"?

• Leonardo DiCaprio

• Matt Damon

• Tom Hanks

• Chris Hemsworth

What crop does Mark Watney grow to sustain himself on Mars?

• Carrots

• Lettuce

• Potatoes

• Wheat

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Which NASA mission director helps coordinate the rescue efforts for Watney?

• Teddy Sanders

• Vincent Kapoor

• Mitch Henderson

• Annie Montrose

Which space agency provides assistance by offering their booster rocket for a resupply mission?

• European Space Agency (ESA)

• Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos)

• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

• China National Space Administration (CNSA)

At the end of the movie, what does Mark Watney do upon returning to Earth?

• He retires from NASA.

• He writes a book about his experience.

• He becomes an instructor for future astronauts.

• He leads another mission to Mars.

What substance does Watney use as fertilizer for his crops?

• Martian soil only

• Chemical fertilizers

• Human waste

• Animal manure

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What catastrophic event causes the Ares 3 crew to leave Mars, thinking Watney is dead?

• Meteor shower

• Dust storm

• Equipment failure

• Alien attack

What is Mark Watney's profession on the Ares 3 mission?

• Geologist

• Engineer

• Botanist

• Pilot

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