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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. How does the Spaceport appear to Bentley as he sees his father off?
(a) It is small and far too busy.
(b) It is shiny and exciting.
(c) It looks new but it is a hundred years old.
(d) It is desolate and largely limited to commercial traffic.

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

3. What does Baley ask Gladia to allow him to do?
(a) Move Jander's body.
(b) Examine Jander's body.
(c) Take photographs of Jander's body.
(d) Take samples from Jander's body.

4. What convenience is Baley said to have become a master at utilizing?
(a) The ability to talk in the Personals.
(b) Getting free food from the automat.
(c) The moveable sidewalk transportation system.
(d) Docking shuttles onto a spacecraft.

5. What is a major difference between Aurorans and Earth people?
(a) Economics.
(b) Levels of robotics.
(c) Education.
(d) Longevity of life.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What amenity is used to test Baley's ability to function on Aurora?

3. Why does Baley question Gladia about her relationship to Fastolfe?

4. What social convention of the Aurorans takes some getting used to for Baley?

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

(see the answer key)

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