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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is difficult for Lije about the robot?
2. How does Daneel think an Earthman could enter the Spacer territory?
3. Who do the Spacers believe is responsible for the spacer's death?
4. What does Lije wonder about his Spacetown robot partner?
5. Who is Roj Nemennuh Sarton?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is disconcerting about Jesse's announcement after she comes home from a night out?
2. What does Lije state about the murder of Dr. Sarton and how is his analysis received by Dr. Fastolfe and Enderby?
3. What is the problem that Lije and R. Daneel encounter at the shoe store, and do you think the women are justified?
4. Why is Lije upset by R. Daneel's actions to control the crowd?
5. What is the process Lije has to go through to enter Spacetown and does this seem an invasion of privacy?
6. Does it seem Jessie's uneasiness about R. Daneel is her peculiar belief or do others share her sentiments?
7. What is it about Fastolfe's age that most Earthmen would find extraordinary and do you think you would enjoy his lifespan?
8. How has the word "city" changed in the time of this novel?
9. What is Lije subjected to again as he enters Spacetown?
10. Why do the Spacers want Earthmen to accept robots among them?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Issac Asimov is one of the most prolific writers, both science fiction and other genres, including acadmic, of his time. It is useful to know about him not just because he authored THE CAVES OF STEEL, but because his authorial life is quite astounding. Discuss the following:
1. Research Asimov and write a brief biography of Asimov.
2. What do you find to be most impressive about the man?
3. What do you think is Asimov's greatest accomplishment?
4. If you were told that you had to write 900 or so books and other works, how would you respond?
Essay Topic 2
When night falls in New York City, only the wealthiest areas where the natural Solariums are can behold the change in light. The majority of the City is allotted UV-Solariums, which subjects itself to "arbitrary cycles of hours." Even though the possibility for light at all hours of the day may occur, it is still inherit in man to sleep during night. This control of light source is a way to save energy and a way to allow people to work during the 24 hour cycle. Discuss one of the following:
1. Obviously there is still a delineation of society between the "haves" and "have nots." Are you surprised that there is still a strict demarcation between the wealthy and middle class or poor? Discuss fully.
2. Do you think a truly egalitarian society is every achievable? Would one want to achieve such a society? Discuss fully.
3. Still only the wealthy can see the natural changes in light as night flows into day and vice versa, that means many Earth people have never seen the real sky. What do you think life would be like in such a place?
Essay Topic 3
Bentley, Lije's son, is against the idea of robots, which may be a reflection not only of how he has been raised in their household but also of how his friends and teachers perceive the situation. Discuss one of the following:
1. Answer the following questions: How influential do you think Bentley's peers are on his opinions? How influential are Jesse's associates in the Medievalist group on her thinking? How about how influential are Lije's colleagues on his thinking?
2. A book called Freakonomics, suggests that peers have the greatest influence on how a child turns out--even more so than parents, teachers, or other adults. Discuss your thoughts about this idea.
3. If Freakonomics is correct and peers have the most influence on the way a child turns out as an adult, how do you think that should influence a parent's interaction and supervision of his/her child? Go into detail with examples.
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