The Martian

How does Mark Watney's knowledge of botany help him?

• It allows him to grow food and create a sustainable living environment.

• It helps him communicate with aliens.

• It enables him to repair his spaceship.

• It allows him to navigate through Mars using plants.

What international collaboration is mentioned in 'The Martian'?

• A union pact between NASA and China.

• A partnership between ESA and India.

• An agreement between NASA and Russia.

• A collaboration between SpaceX and the European Union.

What does Mark use to create water on Mars?

• He combines hydrogen and oxygen, resulting in water.

• He uses carbon dioxide and nitrogen to synthesize water.

• He extracts water from Martian ice caps.

• He collects moisture from the atmosphere to form water.

What is the main setting of 'The Martian'?

• Earth, the third planet from the Sun.

• Venus, the second planet from the Sun.

• Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun.

• Jupiter, the fifth planet from the Sun.

What is the importance of communication in 'The Martian'?

• Communication is crucial for Mark to inform NASA of his survival and to receive assistance.

• Communication is only important for social interactions among astronauts.

• Communication has no significant impact on survival in space.

• Communication is primarily used for entertainment purposes.

What caused the airlock issue that affected Mark's crops?

• The tarp was damaged by a storm.

• The tarp ripped slowly over time, leading to an explosion that froze the crops.

• Mark forgot to close the airlock properly.

• The crops were overwatered, causing a malfunction.

What does Mark Watney's character represent in 'The Martian'?

• Human resilience and ingenuity in the face of adversity.

• The dangers of space exploration.

• The importance of teamwork and collaboration.

• The inevitability of failure in extreme conditions.

What natural disaster forced the crew of Hermes to leave Mars?

• A severe storm.

• An earthquake.

• A volcanic eruption.

• A meteor shower.

What is a Sol in the context of Mars?

• A term used to refer to a Martian day, which is approximately 24 hours and 39 minutes.

• A type of rock found on Mars.

• A Martian season lasting about 90 Earth days.

• A spacecraft designed for Mars exploration.

What scientific principles are explored in 'The Martian'?

• Principles of physics, biology, and astronomy are explored throughout the story.

• Principles of botany, chemistry, and engineering are explored throughout the story.

• Principles of geology, meteorology, and sociology are explored throughout the story.

• Principles of mathematics, philosophy, and history are explored throughout the story.