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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Vasilia (Parts 36-39).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Fastole accused of what by refusing to create more humaniform robots?
(a) Inability.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Blackmail.
(d) Intellectual greed.

2. What thought panics Baley as he thinks about Giskard?
(a) That another robot could be exchanged for him.
(b) That he might have killed Jander.
(c) That he might misdirect him into danger.
(d) That he is not recording all the conversations.

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

4. From where does the fantasy of Vasilia and Giskard come?
(a) A myth about a robot who becomes human.
(b) A popular opera on Aurora.
(c) A fantasy brought from Earth.
(d) A book out of the Bible.

5. Why does Baley think he might be caught in a hoax?
(a) Because Aurora looks so much like Earth.
(b) Because he has been locked away.
(c) Because Daneel seems strange.
(d) Because Giskard is just an appliance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What amazes Baley as his investigation gets underway?

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

3. What is Gladia's distinction in the house where Jander died?

4. To where does Fastolfe say Earth humans have swept natural indigenous species?

5. Why does Fastolfe suddenly pick up a spicer that dispenses condiments?

(see the answer key)

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