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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Baley's connection to Gladia?
(a) He saved her from an assassin.
(b) They are distant cousins.
(c) He investigated her husband's murder.
(d) They were once married.

2. Although there is no perceived threat, what does Daneel think best?
(a) That he and Giskard continue to guard Baley.
(b) That Baley should quit and go back home.
(c) That Baley should stay close to Gladia.
(d) That Baley should wear armor.

3. Why does Fastolfe suddenly pick up a spicer that dispenses condiments?
(a) To strike at Baley.
(b) To throw at an intruder.
(c) To introduce Baley to Auroran spices.
(d) To demonstrate space travel.

4. What is Fastolfe's explanation for Jander's demise?
(a) An extremely rare spontaneous event.
(b) A rare electrical surge.
(c) A malfunction of Jander's circuitry.
(d) A fanatic humaniform hater.

5. What social convention of the Aurorans takes some getting used to for Baley?
(a) The behavior toward humaniform robots.
(b) The social caste system.
(c) The use of leisure time.
(d) The complex dining ceremonies.

6. How does Fastolfe suggest Baley recall the idea that got away from him before he fell asleep?
(a) By using a Psychic Probe.
(b) By calling an astrologer.
(c) By putting it out of his mind for a while.
(d) By taking reverse steps.

7. What unnerves Baley about examining Jander's body?
(a) It is so mechanical looking.
(b) It is so hard like rigor mortis.
(c) It is so human-like.
(d) It is so cold.

8. What haunts Baley throughout the entire novel?
(a) An unauthorized biography.
(b) Fear for his son's safety.
(c) A dramatization of his mission to Solaria.
(d) His near death experience on Solaria.

9. What had brought Baley and Fastolfe together three years earlier?
(a) The murder of Aurora's president.
(b) The murder of Fastolfe's assistant.
(c) The murder of Daneel's creator.
(d) The murder of Daneel's brother.

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

11. What does Gladia admit about her brief encounter with Baley three years ago?
(a) Her marriage was a sham.
(b) She became curious about Earth men.
(c) He had been the only man to touch her except her late husband.
(d) She regretted what happened between them.

12. Where does Vasilia work?
(a) Robotics Institute of Aurora (RIA).
(b) Auroran Space Agency.
(c) Humaniform Development Agency.
(d) Globalist Conference headquarters.

13. What is Baley's trademark expletive?
(a) Leaping lizards!
(b) Shazam!
(c) Jehoshaphat!
(d) Heavens above!

14. What do both Gladia and Fastolfe agree is impossible for a human to do?
(a) Kill a robot.
(b) Sneak in undetected by the robots.
(c) Outwit a robot.
(d) Make any changes to a robot.

15. What does Vasilia do when Baley asks if the Jander scandal is being used to manipulate Fastolfe?
(a) Change the subject.
(b) Get up and walk out.
(c) Turn white.
(d) Laugh in his face.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Earth humans likely candidates for future colonization according to Fastolfe?

2. What convenience is Baley said to have become a master at utilizing?

3. Who reacts quickly to rescue Baley from a situation during the ship's descent?

4. How does Asimov get across the poor conditions back on Earth?

5. In the case of dismantling R. Jander Panell, what term is finally applied?

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