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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name given to the Globalists' plan for space colonization?
(a) Awakening.
(b) Genesis.
(c) Dawn.
(d) Method.

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

4. What does Daneel foresee will be a problem for Baley?
(a) His Earth clothes.
(b) His reputation for drama.
(c) His inability to think logically.
(d) His ignorance of common social customs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides being ordered not to talk about Vasilia's separation from her father, what else can Giskard not discuss?

2. What are Auroran robots able to handle better than Earth robots?

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

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

5. What is symbolic as Baley returns to see Gladia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Daneel allow Baley to give him a hug which has no meaning to a robot?

2. Describe the political conflict going on on Aurora that possibly is the reason for trying to implicate Fastolfe in Jander's murder.

3. Describe the impact on the weather as Baley goes about trying to prove Fastolfe's innocence.

4. What is the connection between Gladia and the house where Jander died?

5. What does Baley miss completely about the robot Giskard?

6. How does Baley have to deal with Daneel in conversation?

7. Explain why Fastolfe hurls a large spicer at Baley.

8. Define what Baley thinks will be difficult for him back on Earth.

9. How does what appears to be an important piece of information escape Baley before he falls into a troubled sleep at Fastolfe's house?

10. What is the nature of the case Baley is called upon to solve on planet Aurora?

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