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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 Bliss suggest happened to the planet?
(a) The eco-system relied on mechanical support, which failed.
(b) The eco-system collapsed without human control.
(c) Too many predators unbalanced the eco-system.
(d) Too many herbivores unbalanced the eco-system.

2. What is the name of Trevize's space ship?
(a) Fast Star
(b) Falling Star
(c) Far Star
(d) Fore Star

3. What is Bliss' view of breaking the law?
(a) She believes the law must be challenged for progress.
(b) She believes that only Gaians are above the law.
(c) She believes the law must be followed for the good of society.
(d) She believes that the spirit, not the letter, of the law must be followed.

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

5. What does Trevize tell the officials about the Far Star?
(a) She is programmed only to respond to Trevize.
(b) She will explode if anyone improperly tries to board her.
(c) She will give wrong navigational information to anyone but Trevize.
(d) Her outter doors are impenetrable by anyone but Trevize.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bliss think of the cold weather?

2. What happened to the first settlers, according to Deniador?

3. What does Bliss imagine it would be like to not be part of Gaia?

4. What do people on Comporellon call Earth?

5. What does Trevize say that upsets the minister?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conditions does Bliss suggest might have caused the eco-system of Aurora to break down?

2. By allowing Trevize to land, what is the border official prioritizing above the law of society?

3. Why would a Gaian naturally value law?

4. What caused Yariff's project to find Earth to fail?

5. What does Lizalor do when she hears the word "Earth"?

6. What does the minister plan to do if anyone questions her decision to let Trevize leave?

7. Why does Trevize seem annoyed by the rain when the spaceship is departing?

8. Why does Bliss think marriage is unnecessary for Gaians?

9. Who do the people on Comporellon believe caused the downfall of Earth?

10. At the beginning of the novel, what former decision does Trevize question?

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