Catchphrases
Whose catchphrase is "Twinkle Twinkle"?
Fly
Res is a nickname. What is it short for?
Resilience
Why does Res want to find a fossil?
So NASA will think it's important enough to bring him back to Earth. A fossil would prove the existence of previous life on Mars.
What does Res call humans, and why?
Hazmats, because he first encounters them in a lab where they wore hazmat suits
Where do Res and Journey end up?
A museum
Whose catchphrase is "Beeps and Boops"?
Journey
Why does Res know the name Lovebug?
Because Rania calls Sophie that during phone calls when she's working late at the lab
What are two parts of Res’ initial mission?
Find Courage and try to bring him back online, and collect samples from Mars' surface (including, hopefully, a fossil)
Which scientist does Res admire most of all?
Rania
Who is the first one in the book to sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star?
Rania
Whose catchphrase is "Zappedty Zip"?
Res
What does Sophie call her grandmother?
Sitti
How does Res get unstuck, the first time?
He goes sideways.
What is the "Shake and Bake" test?
To see if Res and Journey can withstand the extreme conditions they will face on Mars
Is a day on Mars longer or shorter than a day on Earth?
Longer (by approximately 40 minutes)
Whose catchphrase is "Gruzunks"?
Guardian
What does Sophie want to name Res?
Spicy Sparkle Dragon Blast
Why isn't Res able to bring Courage back online?
Because Courage has been too damaged in the dust storm, and Courage's memory is blank.
Why does Journey think human emotions are dangerous for a robot?
Humans make poor decisions due to their attachments, and robots are supposed to make good decisions based on data.
What is one thing from the book that is not scientifically accurate?
A rover has yet to be brought back to Earth, or the specific geological feature that Res wants to get to doesn't actually exist
Make up a catchy catchphrase and use it every time you answer for the rest of the period!
*Many possibilities*
Who named Res?
A 6th grader in Ohio who won an essay contest
What is the weird sound Res records on Mars?
We don't fully know! It might have to do with how thin Mars' atmosphere is.
What do the hazmats refer to as "The Seven Minutes of Terror"?
The landing on Mars
What is the name of the author?
Jasmine Warda