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Where is Captain Omega located at the beginning of the scene?
Where is Captain Omega located at the beginning of the scene?
What is Sergeant Oop doing when first introduced in the scene?
What is Sergeant Oop doing when first introduced in the scene?
Who puts on a pair of enormous goggles to observe the space crew?
Who puts on a pair of enormous goggles to observe the space crew?
What does Lieutenant Iota think the Earth location they are in resembles?
What does Lieutenant Iota think the Earth location they are in resembles?
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What does Sergeant Oop suggest the peculiar items in the location could be?
What does Sergeant Oop suggest the peculiar items in the location could be?
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What is Noodle doing while observing the space crew?
What is Noodle doing while observing the space crew?
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What does Think-Tank believe the place where they find themselves is?
What does Think-Tank believe the place where they find themselves is?
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What did Think-Tank identify the item in Omega's hand as?
What did Think-Tank identify the item in Omega's hand as?
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Why did Iota hesitate to eat the sandwich?
Why did Iota hesitate to eat the sandwich?
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How did Sergeant Oop react after eating the 'sandwich'?
How did Sergeant Oop react after eating the 'sandwich'?
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What did Noodle mention about the sandwiches?
What did Noodle mention about the sandwiches?
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Why did Think-Tank order Omega to eat the sandwich?
Why did Think-Tank order Omega to eat the sandwich?
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Study Notes
Space Crew on Mars
- Captain Omega, Lieutenant Iota, and Sergeant Oop are on Earth, but they are confused about their surroundings.
- They are in a "square place" with many peculiar items (books) that they don't recognize.
The Crew's Actions
- Captain Omega is searching through card catalogue drawers, trying to make sense of the situation.
- Lieutenant Iota is counting books in a bookcase, trying to understand the purpose of the room.
- Sergeant Oop is examining a book, trying to figure out what it is.
Communication with Mars Space Control
- Noodle establishes contact with the crew, asking them to report their location.
- Captain Omega responds, saying they are on Earth and seeking guidance on their surroundings.
Think-Tank's Analysis
- Think-Tank examines a book held by Captain Omega and concludes that it is a "sandwich", a staple of the Earth diet.
- He explains that a sandwich consists of two slices of bread with a filling in between.
The Sandwich Incident
- Think-Tank orders Sergeant Oop to eat the "sandwich" (book) to confirm his analysis.
- Lieutenant Iota and Captain Omega try to get out of eating it, but Oop reluctantly agrees to eat it.
- Oop pantomimes eating the book, making terrible faces, and eventually coughs, indicating that it is not delicious.
Additional Information
- Noodle mentions that he has seen surveyor films of sandwiches, implying that he has some knowledge of Earth habits.
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