The First Kid on Mars — Questions and answers

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What caused Leo's rover, Rusty, to stop during the race?

Choices

  1. It ran out of fuel.
  2. It had a flat tire.
  3. It experienced engine failure. ✓
  4. It crashed into a rock.

Answer: It experienced engine failure.

From page 2

Who did Leo and Maya meet when they finally reached the abandoned station?

Choices

  1. A young scientist
  2. An older woman ✓
  3. A robot
  4. Another kid-on-Mars

Answer: An older woman

From page 4

Why couldn't Leo and Maya use the Sand Hopper right away?

Choices

  1. It was too small for them.
  2. It had flat tires.
  3. It needed a fully charged battery. ✓
  4. It was completely broken.

Answer: It needed a fully charged battery.

From page 6

What was Maya's idea to charge the Sand Hopper's battery?

Choices

  1. To find a power generator.
  2. To use the old solar panels outside. ✓
  3. To burn some fuel for energy.
  4. To ask Dr. Aris for a new battery.

Answer: To use the old solar panels outside.

From page 7

What happened right after the Sand Hopper started charging?

Choices

  1. The dust storm magically stopped.
  2. Dr. Aris found more tools.
  3. A cable snapped, and the station went dark. ✓
  4. Their parents arrived to rescue them.

Answer: A cable snapped, and the station went dark.

From page 8

How did Leo and Maya get the Sand Hopper charging again after the cable snapped?

Choices

  1. Dr. Aris fixed it by herself.
  2. They found a spare wire and reconnected the circuit. ✓
  3. They waited until the next morning for the sun.
  4. They used a special repair tool.

Answer: They found a spare wire and reconnected the circuit.

From page 9