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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. For whose sake does Baley appeal to Vasilia to help him?
(a) For the sake of Giskard.
(b) For the sake of Gladia.
(c) For the sake of all her father had done for her.
(d) For the sake of her affection for Jander.

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

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

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

5. What is it Baley wishes he could remember?
(a) Something he heard at the RIA.
(b) Something his wife told him on Earth.
(c) Something he used to know about Fastolfe.
(d) Something he saw in Gladia's arms.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wants to have a relationship with Gladia?

2. What assurance does Baley get while coming back to reality?

3. What idea does Vasilia question?

4. What does Amadiro think about the Auroran society?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the ride in the airfoil back to Fastolfe's house.

2. What would be the outcome if Fastolfe ordered Daneel not to consider him guilty of Jander's destruction?

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

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

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

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

7. Explain how Baley's meeting Gremionis in the Personal breaks an Earth taboo.

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

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

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

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