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

2. In Gibarian's room, what does Kelvin discover the scientists have been directing at the ocean?
(a) proton streams
(b) gamma rays
(c) tachyon particles
(d) X-rays

3. What can Kelvin see from the window of his quarters?
(a) the lower floor of the research station
(b) nothing
(c) the ocean of Solaris
(d) the stars in space

4. What makes Solaris's orbit stable?
(a) its dual suns
(b) its ocean
(c) its sister planet
(d) its unique core

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kelvin think the warning is strange?

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

3. What is the initial reaction Kelvin gets from the first person he meets?

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

5. Who is inside Kelvin's cabin when he first enters it?

(see the answer key)

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