Ch. 1 - Stranded
Who is the main character ?
Mark Watney
What event happens at the start of Chapter 6 ?
Watney's public memorial
What space vehicle is Mark Watney using to establish 2 way contact with NASA ?
The Pathfinder
What is Watney growing in the HAB ?
Potatoes
Is the rescue plan for Mark Watney approved by NASA ?
No. It is a mutiny.
How is NASA monitoring Watney as he begins his trip to Schiaparelli ?
Through satellite images
What planet is he on ?
Mars
Where is the crew of Ares 3 ?
On Hermes on their return to Earth
Can Watney and NASA hear each other ?
No
Where is the airlock in the beginning of Chapter 14? How did it get there ?
The airlock breached or tore away from the HAB. It is about 50 meters away from the HAB.
Who is coming to rescue him ?
His own crew or
The Crew of ARES 3
They are the same people
What does NASA know that Mark does not.
He is headed into a huge dust storm.
Are the ARES missions real missions ?
NO
How does Mindy Park discover that Mark Watney is alive ?
From satellite images that are being sent back to earth by our satellites.
How does Watney communicate with NASA ?
He writes notes
What has happened to Mark's EVA. List BOTH of the issues.
The EVA is leaking
The space helmet's face shield has smashed
Where is Mark going to meet up with the crew of ARES 3 to be rescued ?
Schiaparelli or The landing zone of ARES 4.
It is the same place
How long has Mark planned to complete the 58 day trip ?
100 days
What is The HAB ?
An artificial habitat where the astronauts live.
Give 1 reason that Mindy Parks thinks that Watney is still alive.
Any of these answers will be acceptable:
The solar cells are cleaned off
The Pop Up tents have been opened
The Rover has been moved
The MDv and the MAV have been disassembled
How long does it take a message to get from Watney to Earth and then back to Watney with an answer ?
11 minutes 1 way but the question is asking for a round trip message time which will be a minimum of 22 minutes.
How does Mark get the airlock closer to the HAB ?
He throws his body against the walls of the airlock and rolls the airlock until it is closer to the HAB.
What does he have to do to the Rovers ?
He has to attach them together by drilling 760 holes.
What happens when Mark enters the crater Schiaparelli ?
He drives off the ridge and crashes. The Rover rolls, the trailer flips upside down, and the solar cells are scattered.
Answers will vary
Explain the importance of this Mark Watney quote:
"What do you know ? I'm in command".
Answers will vary
Because he was the lowest member of the crew, he could only be in command if everyone else was gone. They are all gone. He is alone but he is in command.
Explain how Watney communicates with Morse code.
He uses rocks to form the dots and dashes of the letters. NASA sees his messages on satellite pictures.
Describe a situation where MARS has tried to defeat Mark Watney.
Answers will vary but any situation where Mark's life has been in danger will give credit for the answer
The Pathfinder can no longer communicate with NASA. Describe what happened.
While Mark was drilling holes in the Rovers, the drill shorted out. This short caused a reaction with Mylar balloons used to send Pathfinder to the surface of MARS. The Mylar created a surge of power through the Pathfinder and melted the wires.
He has the opportunity to visit a very important NASA site when he goes off course. What site is it ?
The site of the Rover Opportunity