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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baley realize about the Solaria's inhabitant's attitude towards Olivaw?
(a) They are indifferent.
(b) They like robots because they do not cause trouble.
(c) They are angry that a robot is sent to their home world.
(d) They do not know he is a robot.

2. In what state does Gladia find her husband?
(a) Drunken.
(b) Bludgeoned to death.
(c) With another woman.
(d) In disarray.

3. Who is Elijah Baley?
(a) A detective.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A pilot.
(d) A merchant.

4. How does Baley feel about going?
(a) He is indifferent.
(b) He is excited.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He does not want to go.

5. What does Gruer say about the Solarian's knowledge of humans?
(a) They have an incredible about of knowledge about humans.
(b) They are fascinated by humans.
(c) They do not understand them.
(d) They think humans are evolving to a new form.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the robot record?

2. Why does Baley think Gladia appears to Baley in the state she does?

3. Who is Gladia?

4. How many other humans are in the house when the murder occurs?

5. Of what is Gladia certain?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Elijah want from the robot that witnesses Dr. Delmarr's death and where is the robot?

2. Who is the Undersecretary and what does he order Baley to do and why?

3. What does Gruer tell Elijah about the murder case?

4. Describe Gladia Delmarre.

5. What does Gladia say about the murder of her husband?

6. What is Baley's response to his orders?

7. Discuss the laws of robotics.

8. Describe Elijah Baley.

9. How is the Earth encased, and how does that make Elijah feel?

10. What does Gladia tell Elijah about her relationship with her husband?

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