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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. Who has been Baley's partner in two previous investigations?
(a) R. Daneel Olivaw.
(b) R. Bentley.
(c) R. Gladia.
(d) R. Geronimo.

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

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

4. What is necessary for conversation to conform to the humaniform mindset?
(a) Speaking slowly.
(b) A logical line of questioning.
(c) Allowing for long pauses to process information.
(d) Speaking in algorithms.

5. How does Demacheck feel about Baley's investigation?
(a) She thinks a woman would be better than a man.
(b) She thinks he will solve the mystery quickly.
(c) She knows that Baley will fail.
(d) She doubts if Baley can succeed.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Baley think he might be caught in a hoax?

4. Who is the only surviving humaniform robot?

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

(see the answer key)

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