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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. Has Kelvin met Sartorius, prior to arriving at the research station?
(a) No, but he's seen pictures of Sartorius.
(b) No, he's never seen Sartorius.
(c) Yes, he knew Sartorius well, once.
(d) Yes, he's met Sartorius once, briefly.

2. Who is inside Kelvin's cabin when he first enters it?
(a) Sartorius
(b) Gibarian
(c) Snow
(d) no one

3. 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

4. How does Kelvin recognize Snow?
(a) from his photograph
(b) from news reports
(c) by his voice
(d) from meeting him on Earth

5. What does Snow have on his hands?
(a) dried bloodstains
(b) ice crystals
(c) torn-up gloves
(d) black markings

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Snow do when Kelvin asks about Gibarian?

2. What does Snow warn Kelvin to do if he meets a stranger?

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

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

5. What startles Kelvin as he's getting out of his spacesuit?

(see the answer key)

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