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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. Rejected by Vasilia, to whom does Gremionis turn to offer his affections?
(a) Gladia.
(b) Giskard.
(c) Daneel.
(d) Susan Calvin.

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

3. What does Vasilia think of Earth sentiments?
(a) She knows nothing about them.
(b) She covets them.
(c) She scorns them.
(d) She wants to study them.

4. What does Baley figure out about Amadiro's stalling tactics?
(a) That Daneel, not he, is the target.
(b) That robots do not work well during storms.
(c) That Fastolfe is in immediate danger.
(d) That Amadiro is recording the meeting.

5. 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) The RIA will be prevented from taking over Aurora.
(c) Robots will be prevented from expanding into the Galaxy.
(d) Future expansion by any king will be prevented.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Giskard think about Fastolfe?

2. The morning after the storm, what suggestive remark does Daneel make to Baley?

3. What indicates to Baley that humans on Aurora do not really think of robots as equals?

4. Why does Fastolfe reject Vasilia's advances?

5. How many robots does Baley suggest would mistake Daneel for human?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Baley argue that Daneel might be able to control other robots?

10. How does Vasilia feel about classifying Jander's destruction as murder.

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