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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. Why are most robots made in human form?

2. What does Lije think he needs to find in Daneel?

3. Why does Lije decide to leave Jessie's name out of his report about the group?

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

5. Why is Daneel eliminated as a suspect?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Lije's knowledge of robotics grown enough that he is able to use that knowledge to get Daneel's cooperation?

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

3. Do you think Clousarr is an evil character?

4. Does Lije seem to be finally thinking more clearly and to what might you attribute that?

5. Do you think Lije and Enderby's relationship has changed and how so?

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

7. How does the conversation between Lije and Clousarr show Lije's changing opinions of robots?

8. How has the murder of R. Sammy changed the relationship between Lije and R. Daneel?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Compare/contrast R. Daneel Olvaw with Lije.

2. Compare/contrast Lije with Enderby.

3. Compare/contrast Dr. Sarton with Dr. Fastolfe.

Essay Topic 2

When Daneel shares the information that gamma radiation can kill him, Lije is surprised. No Earthman is aware of this because Spacetown does not want humans knowing a robot's vulnerabilities, especially because of their plans for infiltration. Daneel only tells Lije because they are partners and believes it is necessary to know each others' strengths and weaknesses. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think R. Daneel is capable of feeling trust (and/or mistrust)? Why or why not.

2. Is it wise of R. Daneel to reveal a serious weakness to a human, especially one who has a wife who is hostile to robots.

3. What can R. Daneel gain by revealing this weakness? Is R. Daneel capable of knowing intuitively that he needs to offer his trust to Lije?

4. Is it possible that R. Daneel is becoming more than what he was created to do? Is this one of the dangers of artificial intelligence?

Essay Topic 3

It is immediately apparent that there is a conflict between humans and robots. Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of man versus robots.

2. Discuss how you think robots would change our culture today if they started performing most of the service occupations.

3. Do you think the fears about robots in THE CAVES OF STEEL is justified? Explain fully.

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