The Martian Movie Viewing Questions

Questions and Answers

What planet does the movie begin on?

Mars

What event causes the astronauts to abort the mission?

There is a storm

What does the pilot do to keep the MAV upright after it tips past 13 degrees?

Fires the OMS

When Mark Watney makes his first video log-entry, what mission day (SOL#) is it?

SOL #19 Signup and view all the answers

According to Watney, the earliest that another manned mission could rescue him is in four years. How long is his habitat, or 'Hab' designed to last?

31 days Signup and view all the answers

What does Watney decide to grow in order to survive?

Potato Signup and view all the answers

Where does Watney grow the food and how?

Inside the Hab using feces and soil Signup and view all the answers

What does Watney mix into the soil to provide the needed bacteria?

Feces Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Watney tried to make water?

It exploded, he forgot to account for the excess oxygen he exhales Signup and view all the answers

How does NASA figure out that Watney is alive?

Satellite pictures show he moved things Signup and view all the answers

According to Watney, if he does not use his heater in the rover he will be 'slowly killed by the laws of _______.'

Thermodynamics Signup and view all the answers

How does Watney solve the heat problem in the rover?

He uses the RTG Signup and view all the answers

What does Watney use to reestablish communication with NASA?

He manually points the lander's high gain antenna towards Earth, then sets up 3 signs around the Pathfinder in view of its camera Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the crops when the airlock exploded?

The crops froze when the airlock exploded Signup and view all the answers

How does Watney seal the hole caused by the airlock explosion?

Watney sealed the hole with plastic sheeting Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the rocket that is carrying Watney's extra food?

The rocket explodes upon takeoff Signup and view all the answers

What country offers to help NASA get food to Watney?

China offers to help NASA get food for Watney Signup and view all the answers

NASA has a secret meeting that they code name the 'Council of _____.'

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What does the crew of the Hermes decide to do to help Watney?

The crew decides to go get Watney Signup and view all the answers

From a legal standpoint, Mars counts as 'international waters'. Watney is going to commandeer the Ares 4 lander which makes him by definition what?

Watney is going to commandeer the Ares 4 lander which makes him a pirate Signup and view all the answers

What does Watney have to remove from the MAV in order to get it light enough to launch at the speeds he needs?

Watney removes almost everything Signup and view all the answers

What does the Hermes crew use to slow down the ship?

The Hermes crew blew up a bomb to slow down the ship Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mars Mission Overview

The movie begins on the planet Mars, where the astronauts face extreme conditions.
A catastrophic storm prompts the astronauts to abort their mission and leave Mars.

Key Events and Challenges

The pilot employs the OMS to stabilize the MAV after it tips beyond 13 degrees.
Mark Watney begins his video log on mission day SOL #19, showcasing his isolation.
Watney's habitat, or "Hab," is only designed to last 31 days, despite his estimation that rescue could take four years.

Survival Strategies

Watney decides to cultivate potatoes for sustenance, growing them inside the Hab using soil mixed with feces for necessary bacteria.
Attempting to create water leads to an explosion due to Watney's oversight of excess oxygen from his breathing.

Communication and Discovery

NASA discovers Watney is alive through satellite images that reveal movement of objects around his location.
Watney reestablishes communication with NASA by manually adjusting the lander's antenna and positioning signs for visibility.

Crop and Equipment Mishaps

The crops freeze when an airlock explosion occurs, severely affecting Watney's food supply.
Watney uses plastic sheeting to seal the breach created by the explosion.

External Assistance and Legalities

An explosion destroys the rocket carrying Watney’s additional food supply, increasing the urgency for help.
China offers assistance to NASA in sending food supplies to Watney.
Mars is classified as "international waters" legally, leading Watney to commandeer the Ares 4 lander, thus labeling him a pirate.

Final Preparations and Rescue Attempts

To prepare the MAV for launch, Watney removes nearly all non-essential equipment to reduce weight.
The Hermes crew devises a plan to assist in Watney's rescue by using a bomb to slow down their ship for precise maneuvers.

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Test your knowledge of the movie 'The Martian' with these flashcards. Cover key events and details from the film, including the challenges faced by the astronauts. Perfect for fans of the movie and those studying its themes.