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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. To what does Baley compare Gremionis's behavior?
(a) A mad scientist.
(b) An Earth teenager.
(c) A suspicious character.
(d) A guilty suspect.

2. What is Baley warned about during his trimensic call?
(a) The danger of listening devices.
(b) The slander laws of Aurora.
(c) The police force of Aurora.
(d) The difficulty of getting past robots.

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 plant suggestions in his mind.
(d) She wants to destroy his mind.

4. What does Giskard think about Fastolfe?
(a) He is not clever enough to be the murderer.
(b) He is the murderer.
(c) He is protecting Vasilia.
(d) He is innocent.

5. For the third time, what happens in Baley's mind?
(a) He almost remembers something important.
(b) He gets beaten up.
(c) He goes Outside in the airfoil.
(d) He falls asleep in Gladia's arms.

Short Answer Questions

1. Baley vaguely aware of what as he regains consciousness after being caught in the storm?

2. Rejected by Vasilia, to whom does Gremionis turn to offer his affections?

3. What does Baley think might be the reason Gladia slept with him?

4. Why does Fastolfe reject Vasilia's advances?

5. How does Amadiro describe the founders of Aurora?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Baley find the character of Amadiro?

2. What does Fastolfe think about his daughter's assessment of himself?

3. Explain what happens when Baley is alone with Gladia in her house.

4. Why does Giskard interrupt while Baley is asking Daneel about the role of the Chairman in Auroran government?

5. After leaving the airfoil in the storm, what are the circumstances when Baley regains consciousness?

6. Why does Baley think his limited understanding of Auroran manners hinders him in his work?

7. Explain the threat Gremionis makes when he and Baley meet at his house.

8. Why is the consideration of sins of commission and omission irrelevant to robots?

9. What is the meeting with the Chairman supposed to be about?

10. Explain how Baley gets in to see Kenden Amadiro, head of the RIA.

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