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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, The Old Mimoid.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who led the first preliminary study of Solaris, one which did not land on the surface?
(a) Fechner
(b) Gibarian
(c) Ottenskjöld
(d) Shannahan

2. What decision does Kelvin make at the end of the novel?
(a) He will return to Earth and forget Solaris.
(b) He will not leave Solaris.
(c) He will take another mission on a far-off station.
(d) He will remarry for Rheya's sake.

3. How does Kelvin explain the gaps in Rheya's memory to her?
(a) He says she's not who she thinks she is.
(b) He doesn't explain.
(c) He says she's been sick.
(d) He says she's had a concussion.

4. What does Snow tell Kelvin when he asks about Sartorius?
(a) to go stay in his quarters
(b) to stop asking questions
(c) to come back in an hour
(d) to talk with Sartorius

5. What character trait does Kelvin say Rheya's suicide attempt shows?
(a) courage
(b) selflessness
(c) selfishness
(d) cowardice

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kelvin try to convince Rheya of, after she tries to kill herself?

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

3. What does Snow suggest is the reason Rheya is beautiful?

4. When does Rheya say was the only time she lied to him?

5. Why does Rheya try to kill herself?

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