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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Earth - The Nearby World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Bliss sense robots on the planet?
(a) No, but she believes she might be blocking any detection of robots
(b) Yes, she senses a large number of robots
(c) Yes, but she's unsure whether it's only because she wants to find robots
(d) No, she senses no robots whatsoever

2. What does Bliss say that Trevize believes she is?
(a) a robot
(b) a spy
(c) an empty shell
(d) insincere and cold-hearted

3. Why does Pelorat say thorns and thistles may be needed?
(a) to protect flowers and fruits
(b) to create variety
(c) to ward off predators
(d) to balance an eco-system

4. When does Trevize say he will return to have sex with the minister?
(a) when she promises to let him have the Far Star
(b) when he is finished with his mission
(c) never
(d) when he returns to give her reports about his misison

5. What does Trevize hope to find on the next planet, even if there is no life?
(a) machinery
(b) records
(c) skeletal remains
(d) robots

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second difference Trevize notes between the planet and other planets?

2. Whose theory do the travelers use to try to plot Earth's location?

3. What is the official truly interested in?

4. How does Trevize know the planet they finally arrive at is not Earth?

5. What do people on Comporellon call Earth?

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