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The Martian: Chapter 6 Pop Quiz

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Lesson Plan

The Martian: Chapter 6 Pop Quiz Lesson Plan

Students will demonstrate comprehension of key plot points, character developments, and scientific challenges presented in Chapter 6 of Andy Weir's 'The Martian'.

This quiz helps gauge student understanding of critical events and concepts in Chapter 6, ensuring active reading and preparation for deeper analysis.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Quick assessment.

Materials

Whiteboard or projector, Markers or pens, Chapter 6 Pop Quiz, and Chapter 6 Pop Quiz Answer Key

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Distribute Quiz

2 minutes

  • Hand out the Chapter 6 Pop Quiz to each student face down.
    - Instruct students not to turn over the quiz until told to begin.

Step 2

Administer Quiz

10 minutes

  • Announce the start of the quiz and tell students they have 10 minutes to complete it.
    - Remind students to answer to the best of their ability and work independently.

Step 3

Collect Quiz

2 minutes

  • After 10 minutes, announce that time is up.
    - Instruct students to stop writing and pass their quizzes forward.
    - Collect all quizzes for grading using the Chapter 6 Pop Quiz Answer Key.

Step 4

Brief Discussion (Optional)

1 minute

  • Briefly address any immediate questions about the quiz content without revealing answers.
    - Inform students when they can expect feedback on their quizzes.
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Quiz

Chapter 6 Pop Quiz

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Answer Key

Chapter 6 Pop Quiz Answer Key

1. What is Mark Watney's primary goal at the beginning of Chapter 6 (around Sol 42)?

Correct Answer: Producing water
Explanation: Watney prioritizes creating a sustainable water source, which is crucial for his survival and growing potatoes.

2. In Chapter 6, after Sol 42, Mark Watney decides to make water. What two main things does he mix together to create water?

Answer: He plans to mix hydrogen from old rocket fuel with oxygen.
Explanation: He combines hydrogen and oxygen to make water, which is a dangerous but necessary task for survival on Mars.

3. What nearly causes a catastrophic explosion during Watney's water production experiment around Sol 53?

Correct Answer: Too much hydrogen accumulation
Explanation: A buildup of hydrogen gas due to an imbalance in his experimental setup creates a highly volatile environment, leading to a near-disaster.

4. What is the main reason Mark Watney needs to produce his own water on Mars?

Answer: He needs a large and consistent supply of water for two main reasons: to drink and survive, and to water his potato crops so he doesn't starve.
Explanation: Water is essential for both his personal hydration and for supporting the growth of the potatoes, which are his primary food source.

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