Science
Why does Mark Watney need the EVA suit?
To survive on the Martian surface
Mark Watney's Job
What is Astronaut / Engineer / Botanist?
What event causes Mark to be stranded?
What is a dust storm?
Who is the Main Character?
Mark Watney
How does Mark grow his food?
He mixes his own feces, Martian soil and Earthern soil to create more farm land to grow potatoes
What food does he grow on Mars?
Potatoes
Why can't Mark contact NASA before getting Pathfinder?
The satellite antenna of the Hab got ripped off during the sand storm
What is the name of the next Mars Mission?
Ares 4
Why is it a good idea to throw food outside?
It dries and freezes the food
How does Mark do to keep his spirits up?
He jokes and makes sarcastic comments
Why does the Al102 explode?
Being uses too much
Who is the Commander in Ares 3
Commander Lewis
What does MAV mean?
Mars Ascend Vehicle
What skill does Mark learn in case Pathfinder stops working?
Morse Code
Why does Mark survive in the beginning of the story?
His own blood insolated his EVA suit
What genre of music is Lewis' favorite?
Disco
What does MDV mean?
Mars Descend Vehicle
What are the names of Mark Watney's children?
He doesn't have children
What dangerous chemical did Mark use to make water?
What is hydrazine?
Why doesn't NASA want Ares 3 to know about Marks survivial?
So Ares 3 can keep they focus