Which Project Hail Mary Character Am I?

Take this quiz to find out which character from the novel (and movie) you are!

Project Hail Mary is Andy Weir's nail-biting sci-fi thriller, full of characters you can't help but root for. Which character would you be?

Answer a few quick, fun questions, and we'll tell you which member of the project you are!

A screenshot from the preview of the upcoming movie ofr Project Hailmary, featuring officials meeting around a table in a government office.

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Questions Overview

1. Do you think you could land a plane right now, if you had to?
  1. Yes, totally. With my eyes closed. Step aside!
  2. Sure, but it wouldn't be pretty.
  3. Maybe. Is there a manual I could skim real quick?
  4. No way. Are you out of your mind?
2. Which object in the night sky speaks to you most?
  1. The sun
  2. The moon
  3. The stars
  4. UFOs! Does that count?
3. When humans finally encounter aliens, what do you think the aliens will be like?
  1. I don't know, but I won't trust 'em... Freaky lil gray guys.
  2. I think they'll be friendly and want to cooperate!
  3. I think they'll mostly just want to study us. It'll be chill.
  4. I don't really believe in aliens.
4. What do you do when you need to cheer up?
  1. Spend time alone, resting and recuperating.
  2. Spend time with friends. They give me the energy I need.
  3. I don't need to "cheer up." The world needs to get better.
5. Would you rather have 1 super close friend, or 5 sorta-close friends?
  1. 1 close friend.
  2. 5 sorta-close friends.
  3. I don't need any friends, actually.
6. Would you say you work well under pressure?
  1. Absolutely. Actually, I kind of need pressure to work at all.
  2. I can manage, but it's not my favorite thing.
  3. Not really. It's super distracting.
  4. Not at all, no. I sort of crumble under pressure.
7. What do you bring to your team?
  1. A positive energy that never quits. I lift the vibe.
  2. A thoughtful mind that can puzzle us out of any problem.
  3. A helpful attitude. Just tell me what to do, and I'll do it!
  4. Much-needed discipline. I keep everyone on track.
8. Can you keep a secret?
  1. Absolutely. It'll die with me.
  2. Depends on what's in it for me.
  3. No way. Don't put that pressure on me.
9. Two members of your team are fighting. What do you do?
  1. Ignore them. I have my own problems to focus on.
  2. Separate them until they cool off. We don't have time for this.
  3. Force them to talk it out. Either get over it or get out.
  4. Pick a side and shut down the person in the wrong. I'll be the judge.
10. When is it okay to lie?
  1. Never. The truth is always best.
  2. When it's fun.
  3. When it's necessary to help people.
11. Is it better to be naive but happy, or smart and unhappy?
  1. Naive but happy!
  2. Smart but unhappy.
12. What's the secret to a happy life?
  1. Trying your best.
  2. Making lots of friends.
  3. Making lots of money.
  4. There is no secret. You gotta make your own happiness.

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Mini Book Club: Project Hail Mary

What is Project Hail Mary?
Project Hail Mary is a best-selling science fiction novel by acclaimed writer Andy Weir, who also wrote the massively popular The Martian. The book was released in 2001, and was met with praise and positive reviews. Since then, a movie adaptation has been announced, starring Ryan Gosling.

What is Project Hail Mary about?
Project Hail Mary takes place in the near future, when scientists see that the sun is mysteriously dimming, which spells disaster for Earth’s climate, leading to a possible Ice Age within just a few decades. What’s more, the dimming is accompanied by a mysterious line of light that points to Venus, where scientists discover alien microbes that eat electromagnetic radiation produced by the sun.

Now, Eva Stratt, leader of the mission to save Earth, must team up with middle-school science teacher Ryland Grace to find out where the microbes came from and how to stop them. In the process, they meet an alien engineer named Rocky who has some experience with the microbe and may be the key to saving Earth from certain destruction.

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