WorksheetsMartian Chapter 21 Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
