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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 does Leebig think can cause distrust of robots?

2. What does the child's robot babysitter say about lesser humanoids such as Baley?

3. How does Leebig react to a call from Baley?

4. For what had Delmarre volunteered?

5. What does Baley hear just before he is unaware of anything?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Elijah trick R. Daneel so Elijah can go off by himself to do his investigating?

2. What is Anselmo 's relationship to Dr. Delmarre?

3. What does Leebig say about the first law of robotics?

4. What does Baley ask of Gladia that shocks her and what does she say about her relationship to Jothan Leebig?

5. Who replaces Gruer and what does he tell Daneel and Baley to do?

6. Describe R. Daneel Steel.

7. Who does Baley "view" after his visit with Anselmo and what is her response to his request?

8. Describe Jothan Leebig.

9. What does Daneel tell Baley about Aurora's fears of Solaria and his orders about Baley?

10. How does Leebig react to Baley calling him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss The Naked Sun based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if The Naked Sun is a successful novel. Explain your rationale with specific examples.

3. Do you think the fact that The Naked falls within the science fiction genre changes the criteria upon which its success should be judged? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as The Naked Sun help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading The Naked Sun? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in The Naked Sun to discuss and compare Elijah's response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 3

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

1. Trace and analyze the theme of man versus robots. How is this theme explored through the plot? Why do you think Asimov explores this theme so deeply?

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 Naked Sun is justified? Explain fully.

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