The Martian Chapters 1-7 Quiz

How many days did it take to get to Mars?

124 days

How many unmanned missions were sent to Mars ahead of time?

14

How long does a mission to mars take, including preparation?

3 years

How long will food last if NOT rationed?

300 days

When will the next mission land?

4 years

How many days will it take Mark to get to Ares 4?

40 days

How many days did the crew spend on Mars?

6 days

What is his mission called?

Ares 3

What is Mars soil lacking to grow food?

Bacteria

What are Watney´s specialties?

Botany, mechanical engineering

What is the name of the spaceship that takes the crew to and from Mars?

Hermes

What will Mark use to travel to the Ares 4 landing site?

a rover

What is Marks plan to deal with the hydrogen in the HAB?

burn it out

What do we call the way events are structured to create a story?

plot

How do bacteria in soil survive the winter?

they do not, new bacteria underneath in warmer soil come up to the surface after they die

Why does Venkat want pictures of Ares 3 landing site?

to find Marks body, and to see how much damage the site encountered

What is NASA´s goal now that they know Mark is alive?

to find a way to communicate him

Why was Mark Watney on Mars?

to see if mars could sustain any form of life

What is worst-case scenario for the HAB?

fire

What are the 2 most easily grown plants on Earth?

grass and ferns

What way has Mark found to get bacteria into Mars soil?

human poop