View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the distinction of Aurora in Space?
(a) The largest non-Earth colony in Space.
(b) The first human-inhabited world outside the solar system.
(c) A colony populated only by geniuses.
(d) A world where there are more robots than humans.

4. What does Baley need before visiting Aurora?
(a) Directions.
(b) A space ship.
(c) Permission.
(d) Maps.

5. What is the the astrosimulator?
(a) A means of escaping a locked spaceship cabin.
(b) A kind of robot that pilots spaceships.
(c) A kind of pleasure device.
(d) A holographic device allowing Baley to view space.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Demacheck feel about Baley's investigation?

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

3. Who brings Baley the astrosimulator of his own volition?

4. In isolation, who is Baley's only contact?

5. Who is the only surviving humaniform robot?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 251 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample