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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, The Dreams.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the voice warn Kelvin about, in his dream?
(a) The other scientists building a machine.
(b) The other scientists locking him up.
(c) The other scientists leaving the station.
(d) The other scientists plotting to kill him.

2. Why does Sartorius agree to come out?
(a) Kelvin says that a shuttle has come to take them away.
(b) Kelvin threatens to break down the door.
(c) Kelvin tells Sartorius about the visitor he's seen.
(d) Kelvin threatens to turn off the air.

3. What does Kelvin tell Rheya about the success of the upcoming experiment?
(a) He says it is futile and will not work.
(b) He says he's sabotaged it so that it won't work.
(c) He says it's almost certain to work.
(d) He says he's worried it might work.

4. What does Kelvin think of Berton's account?
(a) He thinks Berton's brain is affected by Solaris.
(b) He thinks Berton is a liar.
(c) He thinks Berton is mistaken.
(d) He thinks Berton is a trustworthy witness.

5. What appears on Solaris' ocean fifteen days after the end of the experiment?
(a) a deep depression to the bottom of the ocean
(b) a perfect translucent red sphere
(c) a giant tower
(d) a mist and wings of foam

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first person Kelvin thinks of during the brainwave recording?

2. What makes Rheya nervous about Snow?

3. How does Snow say that Gibarian died?

4. When does Snow say the experiment will be ready?

5. What nickname does Snow ask Kelvin to call him?

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