Book excerpt: Trivia-on-Book: The Martian by Andy Weir Take the challenge yourself and share it with friends and family for a time of fun! The Martian, Andy Weir's first novel, narrates the story of Mark Watney, a botanist, mechanical engineer and astronaut, who was left alone in Mars when his crew mates thought he had died during evacuation and left without him. Weir, who calls himself a “space nerd”, has meticulously researched on manned missions to Mars. The story provides credible details and ensures that Watney is faced with all situations where things could go wrong with someone stranded alone in another planet. The Martian became one of the bestsellers of 2014 and has been adopted as a soon-to-be-released Hollywood movie. You may have read the book, but not have liked it. You may have liked the book, but not be a fan. You may call yourself a fan, but few truly are. Are you a fan? Trivia-on-Books is an independently curated trivia quiz on the book for readers, students, and fans alike. Whether you're looking for new materials to the book or would like to take the challenge yourself and share it with your friends and family for a time of fun, Trivia-on-Books provides a unique approach to The Martian by Andy Weir that is both insightful and educational! Features You'll Find Inside: • 30 Multiple choice questions on the book, plots, characters and author • Insightful commentary to answer every question • Complementary quiz material for yourself or your reading group • Results provided with scores to determine "status" Promising quality and value, come play your trivia of a favorite book!