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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. Susan Calvin say violates the First Law of robotics?
(a) Short circuits.
(b) Bad programming.
(c) Telepathy.
(d) White lies.

2. Why do some people suspect Fastolfe of killing Jander?
(a) To get rid of all humaniform robots.
(b) To draw attention to the value of his work.
(c) To further his colonization ideas.
(d) To use his parts to create a better robot.

3. When Baley and Fastolfe meet again, what do they discuss?
(a) Their respective families.
(b) The differences between them.
(c) Society's obsessions and the risks of this mission.
(d) The need for better communication.

4. Like the Personal, what irritates Baley about Fastolfe's home?
(a) The illusory effects.
(b) The casualness.
(c) The unusual lighting.
(d) The strangeness.

5. What/who is the murder victim in the mystery Baley is called to solve?
(a) A well-known entertainer.
(b) A member of the Auroran legislature.
(c) A humaniform robot.
(d) A scientist who builds robots.

6. What is a noticeable prejudice among a majority of Earth people?
(a) Working on the Outside.
(b) The use of robots.
(c) Humanoid robotics.
(d) Travel to Space.

7. Who reacts quickly to rescue Baley from a situation during the ship's descent?
(a) Fastolfe.
(b) Bentley.
(c) Giskard.
(d) Daneel.

8. Where was the site of Baley's last mission away from earth?
(a) The Spaceport.
(b) Solaria.
(c) Aurora.
(d) Mars.

9. What physical feature of Fastolfe amuses Baley?
(a) Cleft palate.
(b) Bulging eyes.
(c) Large nose.
(d) Prominent ears.

10. What brings Baley out of a deep sleep?
(a) A knocking on his door.
(b) Wake up drugs.
(c) Daneel shaking him gently.
(d) Auroran chimes.

11. What is Gladia's distinction in the house where Jander died?
(a) She is the administrator.
(b) She is the only human.
(c) She is the only robot.
(d) She is the gate keeper.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gladia's origin?

2. Why does Fastolfe refuse to sleep with Vasilia?

3. What is it that Earth refuses to use as opposed to all other Spacer worlds?

4. What does Fastolfe suggest will doom humanity in the future?

5. What line of Baley's questioning does Gladia resent?

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