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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. Why does Henderson insist on Jerome performing surgery on Juwain?
(a) To save Juwain's philosophy.
(b) To bring honor to his department.
(c) To show he can control Jerome.
(d) To become famous.

2. In the Preface, what does the editor say about the Cities in this novel?
(a) They are subjected to disease.
(b) They suffer a decline.
(c) They are a mystery to all.
(d) They are attacked.

3. What book does Jerome read in "Tale 2"?
(a) One about Martian climate.
(b) One about Martian psychology.
(c) One about Martian history.
(d) One about Martian crime.

4. Why does Bounce say that "Tale 3" is a favorite among Dogs?
(a) Because it's the first to mention Dogs.
(b) Because it is about mutants.
(c) Because it doesn't mention war.
(d) Because it's about food.

5. In the Preface, what does the editor say some Dogs view humans as?
(a) Gods.
(b) Dreams.
(c) Children.
(d) Less advanced Dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why don't Dogs know where robots come from?

2. In "Tale 2", what does Juwain say he plans on changing?

3. What does the editor say each Tale starts with?

4. In "Tale 3", what does Thomas tell Grant he used to try to build?

5. Who does Bruce blame for the new philosophy being left unfinished?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nathaniel help Grant in "Tale 3"?

2. What does Jerome assume about his agoraphobia?

3. What does Joe tell Grant about the anthill?

4. In the Preface, what human concepts are said to be lost on the Dogs?

5. How does Gramps help with a solution to all the empty houses?

6. How do Dogs feel about traveling between planets?

7. How does Gramps react when he sees Ole drive up in his car in "Notes 1"?

8. In "Tale 1", what problem does Johnny have with Levi?

9. In "Notes 1", what does Tigre think of the tales?

10. What is the tone of the Preface?

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