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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Deniador say early settlers were dependent on?
(a) a tyrannical leader
(b) robots
(c) a mechanized shelter
(d) their ability to adapt to cold

2. What two weapons does Trevize take onto the planet?
(a) a blaster and a neuron whip
(b) an atomic blade and a blaster
(c) an atomic blade and a laser bow
(d) a laser bow and a neuron whip

3. What happens to the memories of someone who dies on Gaia?
(a) The memories slowly fade away.
(b) The memories are distributed to others.
(c) The memories are immediately lost.
(d) The memories must be retrieved to be kept.

4. In the myth Pelorat relates, what causes thorns and thistles?
(a) a protection spell
(b) cursed water
(c) cursed soil
(d) cursed seeds

5. Does Pelorat believe in psychohistory?
(a) Yes, but he believes it doesn't work.
(b) No, he won't believe until he sees proof.
(c) Yes, he believes it exists and that it works.
(d) No, he believes it's a myth.

6. Why do many Gaians gather for the takeoff?
(a) because multiple memories are stronger and last better
(b) to get differently-viewed angles and perceptions
(c) to each see for him- or herself
(d) to talk and discuss what they see

7. Who greets Trevize, Bliss, and Pelorat when they disembark?
(a) a disembodied voice from behind a mechanical gate
(b) a human sentinal
(c) three robots
(d) a sentient animal

8. What conclusion does Trevize come to from mapping their destination?
(a) It is actually a well-known destination
(b) It was destroyed long ago.
(c) It is in a physically impossible location.
(d) It does not exist on their maps.

9. What does Trevize say that upsets the minister?
(a) Trevize mentions Earth.
(b) Trevize mentions his name.
(c) Trevize says the minister is unattractive.
(d) Trevize says he has feelings for Bliss.

10. What does the official do?
(a) He makes Trevize give him a written statement before allowing him through.
(b) He allows the ship passage.
(c) He makes Trevize turn back to the nearest planet.
(d) He makes Trevize wait for official clearance.

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

12. What does the minister say the condition of Earth is now?
(a) She says that Earth is destroyed.
(b) She says that Earth is a desert.
(c) She says that Earth is isolated and wild.
(d) She says that Earth is radioactive.

13. What ancient document does Deniador tell Trevize about?
(a) a book on history
(b) a ship's log
(c) a town record of travelers
(d) a personal diary

14. What is Pelorat concerned about when Trevize reveals the story he told the entry point official?
(a) He is concerned that the lie will be discovered by officials.
(b) He is concerned that Trevize lies too much.
(c) He is concerned that the official didn't truly believe Trevize.
(d) He is concerned that Bliss will think he's married.

15. When the ship approaches the next planet, does Bliss sense human life?
(a) No, she senses no human life whatsoever
(b) No, but she believes she might be blocking any detection of humans
(c) Yes, but she's unsure whether it's only because she wants to find humans
(d) Yes, she senses a large human settlement

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Trevize tell the official Bliss is?

2. The weather is a part of ________________________.

3. What does Bliss reveal to Trevize?

4. How does Pelorat react to Trevize having sex with the minister?

5. What is the official truly interested in?

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