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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Sartorius.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What startles Kelvin as he's getting out of his spacesuit?
(a) his reflection in the mirror
(b) Sartorius calling out
(c) someone he thinks is Rheya passing in the hall
(d) a cat hiding under the bed

2. What is the initial reaction Kelvin gets from the first person he meets?
(a) anger
(b) apathy
(c) grateful joy
(d) terror

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

4. Which sun sets after Kelvin has showed and changed?
(a) the red sun of Solaris
(b) the green sun of Solaris
(c) the yellow sun of Solaris
(d) the blue sun of Solaris

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kelvin know his way around the space station?

2. What does Snow say about Kelvin's arrival?

3. Where does Snow say the visitor Kelvin saw comes from?

4. What does Kelvin do after he showers and changes?

5. Who is in Gibarian's room when Kelvin arrives?

(see the answer key)

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