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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. Who is standing next to Enderby?
(a) Daneel.
(b) Lije.
(c) Jessie.
(d) Dr. Gerrigel.

2. How does Enderby accidentally kill Dr. Sarton?
(a) Enderby's blaster went off when he trips.
(b) In thinking Dr. Sarton is Daneel.
(c) It was no accident.
(d) Enderby intended to kill Fastole and Sarton got in the way.

3. Where does Lije plan to take Clousarr?
(a) To Clousarr's boss.
(b) No where.
(c) Downtown.
(d) To Spacetown.

4. About what does Lije press Daneel?
(a) Daneel knowing so much about the crime scene.
(b) Whether Dr. Sarton truly is dead.
(c) Enderby knowing about the crime scene details.
(d) Enderby being a suspect.

5. Who is the leader of the group that Jesse is attending?
(a) Joseph Klemin.
(b) Jon Decker.
(c) Francis Klecker.
(d) Dr. Fostolfe.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what group does Jesse re-involve herself?

2. Who does Lije convince to come to New York City?

3. What is one of the things that gives Lije the idea that Enderby is guilty of killing Dr. Sarton?

4. Of what does Daneel assure Lije?

5. When Daneel is explaining his abilities, what briefly crosses Lije's mind?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the explanation that Dr. Gerrigel offers for the physical appearance of robots. Does this explanation seem plausible to you?

2. How is R. Daneel able to assure Lije of Enderby's innocence and does Daneel's explanation seem plausible?

3. When Daneel and Lije return to their apartment, what horrifies does Daneel do that horrifies Lije? Would you feel the same way

4. How does a section kitchen work and what is the implication of such a setup?

5. Compare the relationship of Enderby and Lije with that of Lije and Daneel at the conclusion of the novel.

6. Who does Lije call in Washington, D.C. and why does Lije call the man?

7. What does the visit to Yeast town demonstrate?

8. How does Dr. Gerrigel demonstrate the first law of robotics and at the same time prove once and for all R. Daneel's innocence?

9. What childhood story makes Lije re-think Enderby as the murder suspect and why do you think Lije makes the connection between the story and Enderby?

10. Do you think Clousarr is an evil character?

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