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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is the first person Kelvin meets on the research station?
(a) Sartorius
(b) Rheya
(c) Gibarian
(d) Snow

5. What was Berton's condition when he returned from the search?
(a) comatose
(b) hysterical and in shock
(c) hyperactive and manic
(d) eerily calm and controlled

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose voice speaks to Kelvin in the capsule to prepare him for landing?

2. What is Kelvin's prior relationship with Gibarian?

3. Why does Sartorius agree to come out?

4. Where did Fechner's body end up?

5. What did the physicists at first consider Solaris' ocean?

(see the answer key)

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