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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. Who does Baley meet in the Communal Personal?
(a) Gremionis.
(b) Fastolfe.
(c) Gladia.
(d) Vasilia.

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

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

4. Under what condition does Fastolfe agree to join the RIA?
(a) That robots be limited to gathering data.
(b) That Earth be invited to join the confederation.
(c) That robots be accompanied by people in colonization.
(d) That Earth be free to colonize without fear of retaliation.

5. Why does Fastolfe reject Vasilia's advances?
(a) It would make Gladia jealous.
(b) It would destroy his objectivity.
(c) It would be morally wrong.
(d) It would take up too much of his time.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way does Daneel disagree with Vasilia's perception of Fastolfe?

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

3. Why does Gladia think no one really cares about Jander?

4. To what does Baley compare Gremionis's behavior?

5. What does Giskard think about Fastolfe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Amadiro's goal for creating humaniform robots in the RIA?

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

3. What confirms Baley's idea that Daneel is the one in danger?

4. How does Vasilia describe her upbringing in Fastolfe's house?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Baley theorize about Amadiro's involvement in Jander's demise?

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