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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baley point out could potentially cause the RIA's plan to expand the Galaxy with robots to fail?
(a) If they cannot control the robots.
(b) If they can do without robots on Aurora.
(c) If the robots refuse to help.
(d) If they cannot produce the robots.

2. In what way does Daneel disagree with Vasilia's perception of Fastolfe?
(a) Believing Fastolfe abused Vasilia.
(b) Believing Fastolfe is really Vasilia's father.
(c) Believing Fastolfe is cruel.
(d) Believing Fastolfe is innocent.

3. Why does Vasilia really want to use the Psychic Probe on Baley?
(a) It has to do with the political rift on Aurora.
(b) It has to do with humaniform robotics.
(c) She wants to destroy his mind.
(d) She wants to plant suggestions in his mind.

4. What does Vasilia deny Baley?
(a) Food or drink.
(b) Use of her Personal.
(c) Access to her papers.
(d) Introduction to the RIA.

5. When Baley first enters the house of Gremionis, what does he mention?
(a) Baley's agoraphobia.
(b) The trip from Earth.
(c) His interest in robotics.
(d) The drama about Baley.

6. What causes Baley to overcome his fear of being out in the storm?
(a) A post-hypnotic suggestion.
(b) Shame of appearing weak before the robots.
(c) Thinking about Gladia.
(d) Allowing Daneel to leave without him.

7. Why are Daneel and Giskard worried about Baley using the public Personal?
(a) They cannot accompany him.
(b) They fear he may be shy.
(c) They have to go in with him.
(d) They do not know who is inside.

8. What assurance does Baley get while coming back to reality?
(a) Daneel is safe.
(b) Fastolfe saved his life.
(c) He is not dead.
(d) Amadiro is not there.

9. What does Baley know wIll happen if he fails to prove Fastolfe did not destroy Jander?
(a) Humans will be prevented from expanding into the Galaxy.
(b) Future expansion by any king will be prevented.
(c) Robots will be prevented from expanding into the Galaxy.
(d) The RIA will be prevented from taking over Aurora.

10. What does Baley say he is trying to find out about Vasilia?
(a) If she is an accomplice to Jander's murder.
(b) If she had a relationship with Janer.
(c) If she is attracted to him.
(d) If she knows who killed Jander.

11. What does Vasilia threaten to do against Fastolfe?
(a) Kill him.
(b) Take him to court.
(c) Go public if she must.
(d) Burn his papers.

12. What indicates to Baley that humans on Aurora do not really think of robots as equals?
(a) Robots are given ugly uniforms.
(b) Robots are made to be servants.
(c) Robots are denied political office.
(d) Humans make the robots stand in niches.

13. What does Baley promise Gremionis he will try?
(a) To keep his name out of conversations.
(b) to do his best to keep him out of trouble.
(c) To reward him for his help.
(d) To put in a good word with Gladia.

14. What does Vasilia think Fastolfe is doing with Gladia and Baley?
(a) Getting them to spy for them.
(b) Helping them find hapiness.
(c) Throwing up a smoke screen.
(d) Using them for experimentation.

15. Why does Gladia think no one really cares about Jander?
(a) Because he ignored the three rules.
(b) Because she is a Solarian.
(c) Because he was flawed.
(d) Because he knew too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is clear about the breakdown of the airfoil?

2. Why does Baley say the RIA needs Daneel, the only living humaniform robot?

3. What fact causes Baley to doubt his ability to do detective work on Aurora?

4. What happens between Baley and Gladia?

5. From Gremionis's house, who does Baley call?

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