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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 do the robot and Lije encounter on the way to Lije's home?
(a) Lije's boss.
(b) The robot's best friend.
(c) Lije's son.
(d) A commotion outside department store.

2. What is one thing that may be difficult for Lije in working with the robot?
(a) He will have to live in outer space.
(b) He will have to learn the necessary maintenance skills for the robot's well being.
(c) He will not be able to use his usual methods of interrogation.
(d) He will have to live with the robot.

3. What would Lije not mind as far as his position?
(a) A new boss.
(b) A different office with a window.
(c) A new secretary.
(d) A promotion.

4. What would Lije like as far as getting to work?
(a) A guaranteed seat on the Expressway.
(b) A fast car.
(c) He would like a driver.
(d) A helicopter.

5. What does Lije think happened?
(a) Dr. Sarton made a robot copy of himself, blasted it, and arranged for the Spacers to send a robot into the City.
(b) Dr. Sarton has moved back to Aurora.
(c) Dr. Sarton is hiding out somewhere.
(d) Dr. Sarton was murdered but his body was not found.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Fastolfe say about Daneel's entire make up?

2. With what is Lije content?

3. Where is Daneel that night?

4. To whom does Lije introduce Jesse?

5. About what are the women at the shoe store angry?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Lije meet Jesse, his wife, and what about their names may foreshadow something further in the story?

2. What shocks Lije about his new partner, R. Daneel, and why do you think this bothers Lije so much?

3. What does Lije state about the murder of Dr. Sarton and how is his analysis received by Dr. Fastolfe and Enderby?

4. What is the problem that Lije and R. Daneel encounter at the shoe store, and do you think the women are justified?

5. How do you think Lije feels about bringing home a robot who is his professional partner?

6. What is it about Fastolfe's age that most Earthmen would find extraordinary and do you think you would enjoy his lifespan?

7. What is disconcerting about Jesse's announcement after she comes home from a night out?

8. How does it seem that Lije reacts to the idea of having a robot for a partner?

9. What is it about R. Daneel that makes it difficult for Lije to believe Daneel is not human?

10. Why did Dr. Sarton engage in robotic research?

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