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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. According to Leebig, how could one get a robot to discipline a child?

2. Who does Klorissa believe killed Delmarre?

3. What is the arrow like?

4. Who is Klorissa Cantoro?

5. What does Daneel say about Aurora's attitude towards Solaria?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the incident with the arrow that is shot at Baley.

4. How does Klorissa feel about her job at the fetal farm?

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

6. How does Leebig react to Baley calling him?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lije questions why robots need to appear in the form of human likeness, why not another machine? He also wonders why the authorities are wanting those on Solaria to think R. Daneel is a human being. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think the human form is the most generalized form in all of nature? Why or why not?

2. Do you think the human form is more economical and efficient for robots? Why or why not.

3. Even if the human form is more economical and efficient, why do you think R. Daneel is anatomically correct, even to his genitalia? Does that amount of exactitude serve a purpose? What would that be?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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