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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Solarists.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kelvin do when he hears someone coming down the hall while he's in Gibarian's room?
(a) He goes outside to see who is there.
(b) He holds the door handle so it can't be opened.
(c) He leaves his room by a second exit.
(d) He calls out to ask who's out there.

2. What is Kelvin's prior relationship with Gibarian?
(a) Kelvin has never met Gibarian but read all his work.
(b) Gibarian and Kelvin were rivals who disliked each other.
(c) Gibarian is an old friend of Kelvin.
(d) Kelvin has never met Gibarian but corresponded with him.

3. What does Snow do when Kelvin asks about Gibarian?
(a) laughs
(b) screams
(c) faints
(d) cries

4. When was Solaris first discovered?
(a) a hundred years before Kelvin's birth
(b) ten years ago
(c) a thousand years before Kelvin's birth
(d) the previous year

5. What does Snow warn Kelvin to do if he meets a stranger?
(a) He warns Kelvin to run and hide from any stranger.
(b) He warns Kelvin to kill any stranger.
(c) He warns Kelvin to not ignore any stranger.
(d) He warns Kelvin not to speak or interact with a stranger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who led the first expedition to land on Solaris?

2. Which sun sets after Kelvin has showed and changed?

3. What is the name of the space ship Kelvin takes from Earth to Solaris?

4. What is Kelvin looking at when he suddenly, intensely feels he's being watched?

5. In Gibarian's room, what does Kelvin discover the scientists have been directing at the ocean?

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