The Martian

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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During Reading

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After Reading

Discussion/Analysis Prompt

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1. C (Chapter 1)

2. C (Chapter 2)

3. A (Chapter 4)

4. B (Chapter 5)

5. D (Chapter 8)

6. D (Chapter 9)

7. C (Chapter 10)

8. C (Throughout)

9. B (Chapter 12)

10. D (Chapter 14)

11. D (Chapter 16)

12. C (Chapter 18)

13. D (Chapter 22)

14. B (Chapter 24)

15. D (Chapter 25)

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1. The conversations with their families humanize the Hermes crew members and make their characters more distinct. The tension in the story changes and is heightened as the reader becomes invested not only in whether Watney will be rescued but also in whether all of the crew members will survive the attempt. (Chapter 19)

2. The world is united in watching the human drama unfold. The sense of community, the problem-solving of everyone involved, the investment of resources, and the personal sacrifices all display humanity at its best. (Chapter 25)