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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. Who set up homes on Solaria?

2. What do the people of Solaria find disgusting and unnatural?

3. What does Gladia say about Jothan Leebig?

4. How does Baley shock Gladia Delmarre?

5. How long after conception are the fetuses brought to the farm?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the first person Baley interviews and how does the person respond to Baley being there in person?

2. What does Baley learn about Solaria from Anselmo Quemot?

3. What does Anselmo suddenly do as Baley is speaking with him?

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

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

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

7. Why does Leebig refuse to marry and how does this affect his relationship with the Delmarres?

8. What does Klorissa tell Elijah about the fetus lab and what does Elijah suggest to Klorissa?

9. What does the robot tell Baley about the arrow and the belief that has been programmed into the robot?

10. Describe Jothan Leebig.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of isolation in The Naked Sun. Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with isolation? Why? What are some symbols of isolation? What characters seem to enjoy isolation? Which ones might abhor being isolated?

2. Trace and analyze the theme of justcie in The Naked Sun. Is justice served? What do you think would have happened to Leebig had he not killed himself? Is the idea of justice even applicable to robots?

3. Trace and analyze the theme of family. Compare/contrast how the people of Solaria view family ties to that of Elijah's earth or your own culture. Which is most like your own view of family ties?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of The Naked Sun, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in The Naked Sun (They may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not? Could any of the subplots be developed into a major plot?

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