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The name of the planet 'The Martian' takes place on
Mars
What genre is 'The Martian'
science-fiction
Define a simile
Comparing two things using like or as
What vegetable does the protagonist grow on Mars to survive?
Potato
True or False - Time travel is considered part of science-fiction
True
Give an example of alliteration
A phrase of 3 or more, repeating the same letter
The name of the protagonist of 'The Martian'
Mark Watney
True or False - The temperature on Mars is hot
False - It's freezing
Define science-fiction
A type of fiction that deals with imaginative and/or futuristic concepts that have the potential to be true
Why was the protagonist left on Mars?
There was a sandstorm and his team evacuated thinking he was dead
What does NASA stand for?
Who is the actor that plays the protagonist?
Matt Damon
Someone that studies the growth of plants
Give an example of personification
An example of giving a human quality to something that is not human
What is the name of the Commander?
Commander Lewis
How does NASA discover that Mark is alive?
Mindy Park notices on satellite images
The author of 'The Martian'
Andy Weir
Name the 5 components of narrative structure
Introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Define genetic engineering
Modifying genetics/characteristics by manipulating its genetic material in a lab
What music is Mark left listening to from the Commander?
Disco
The name of the ship the crew left on
Hermes
Who is Teddy Sanders?
The director of NASA
What country helps America to bring Mark home?
China
Name ONE theme explored in the film
isolation, resilience, survival, hope, sacrifice
Define the term mutiny