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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, The Monsters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before the discovery of Solaris, why did scientists think a planet like Solaris could never contain life?
(a) The atmosphere of a planet like Solaris is too toxic.
(b) The elements of life are not present on Solaris.
(c) An orbit around a binary star system is too unstable.
(d) The core of Solaris is too unstable.

2. How does Kelvin introduce Rheya?
(a) as his girlfriend
(b) as a coworker
(c) as a friend
(d) as his wife

3. Who led the first expedition to land on Solaris?
(a) Ottenskjöld
(b) Fechner
(c) Gibarian
(d) Shannahan

4. What does Kelvin see on Rheya's arm?
(a) a mark from a hypodermic needle
(b) a scar from a razor cut
(c) an engraved bracelet
(d) a birthmark

5. Where are most of the rocky islands of Solaris located?
(a) at the extreme north pole
(b) at the extreme south pole
(c) in the southern hemisphere
(d) in the northern hemisphere

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the matter with Rheya's clothes?

2. What does Kelvin propose that the visitors are made of?

3. How does Kelvin feel when he sees the two dresses on the floor?

4. Where does Kelvin lock Rheya?

5. Why does Sartorius agree to come out?

(see the answer key)

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