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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Giskard (Parts 9-13).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is human/robot etiquette different on Aurora from that on Earth?
(a) Generally dropping the R. prefix to names.
(b) Adding the H. prefix to robot names.
(c) Never giving direct orders to robots.
(d) Asking robots to sit down.

2. What is it that Earth refuses to use as opposed to all other Spacer worlds?
(a) The universal language.
(b) The interstellar hyper-space traveling system.
(c) The convenient decimal division of time.
(d) The astrosimulator communications device.

3. What is Baley's clinical problem?
(a) Acute acrophobia.
(b) Acute sleep apnea.
(c) Acute agoraphobia.
(d) Acute arachnidophobia.

4. What role do Daneel and Giskard play in relationship to Baley?
(a) They are to show Baley the sights of Aurora.
(b) They are to spy on Baley.
(c) They are to guard Baley against possible danger.
(d) They are to persuade Baley to return to Earth.

5. Who reacts quickly to rescue Baley from a situation during the ship's descent?
(a) Daneel.
(b) Fastolfe.
(c) Bentley.
(d) Giskard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is necessary for conversation to conform to the humaniform mindset?

2. What is the distinction of Aurora in Space?

3. Where was the site of Baley's last mission away from earth?

4. What happens to Baley as he observes the ship's descent to Aurora?

5. Because of his nervousness, what event does Baley barely notice on board the Auroran spaceship?

(see the answer key)

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