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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Berton's condition when he returned from the search?
(a) comatose
(b) hysterical and in shock
(c) eerily calm and controlled
(d) hyperactive and manic

2. What happens if a visitor is injured?
(a) It regenerates.
(b) It remains injured.
(c) It disintegrates.
(d) It vanishes.

3. What does Snow say about Gibarian's mental condition?
(a) Gibarian never thought he was mad.
(b) Gibarian knew he'd lost his mind.
(c) Gibarian was constantly uncertain about his sanity.
(d) Gibarian completely lost touch with reality.

4. Who does Kelvin see in the hall on the way to his appointment with Snow?
(a) Sartorius
(b) a small barefoot child
(c) a large black woman
(d) Gibarian

5. What does Kelvin arm himself with?
(a) a harpoon
(b) a fire extinguisher
(c) a gas pistol
(d) a flare gun

Short Answer Questions

1. What does most of the panel interviewing Berton think of his story?

2. What makes Solaris's orbit stable?

3. What does Kelvin think of Berton's account?

4. What does Rheya's blood look like to Kelvin at the molecular level?

5. Who is the envelope Kelvin finds addressed to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the person Kelvin is shocked to see go into Gibarian's room.

2. Why do Sartorius, Snow, and Kelvin cover the cameras on their videophones?

3. What does Snow say that mankind is seeking in outer space?

4. Why does Kelvin react emotionally to the two sundresses on the floor?

5. Why does Kelvin launch the shuttle?

6. Explain the term "no appreciable relation to reality" as the president of the committee uses it to describe Berton's report.

7. What does Kelvin feel as he goes into his room on the space station?

8. Describe the research station as Kelvin first sees it.

9. Was Gibarian dead when Snow found him?

10. What is Gibarian's reaction to the eerie sound of footsteps echoing through the station?

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