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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 does Leebig say he recently destroyed a robot?

2. What is the arrow like?

3. With what does Anselmo Quemot have difficulty when Baley is there?

4. How does Gladia dismiss the possibility that she could have harmed Gruer?

5. What does Baley tell Gladia?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Leebig get upset during the conversation with Baley?

3. How does Baley respond to Attlebish's orders?

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

5. Describe the conversation between Elijah and Gladia about Gruer's poisoning.

6. What does Klorissa tell Baley was they are touring the fetal farm?

7. What does Leebig say about the Delmarres?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Issac Asimov is one of the most prolific writers, both science fiction and other genres, including academic, of his time. It is useful to know about him not just because he authored The Naked Sun, but because his authorial life is quite astounding. Discuss the following:

1. Research Asimov and write a brief biography of the man.

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 3

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.

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