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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Baley suspect Fastolfe may have ordered Daneel to do?

2. How does Fastolfe suggest Baley recall the idea that got away from him before he fell asleep?

3. What strange thing does Baley do upon reuniting with Daneel?

4. Fastole accused of what by refusing to create more humaniform robots?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the reasons Auroran Globalists reject Earth people as having any part in Galactic Expansion?

2. How is Baley treated on the Auroran spaceship?

3. Why does Daneel think it necessary to stay near Baley other than to guard him?

4. Explain Dr. Susan Calvin's theory about the effect of telling a telepathic robot to lie.

5. Explain the Personal.

6. In what way is Daneel unique?

7. What are Earth cities like at the time of the novel?

8. Aside from assisting Baley, why is Daneel sent on this mission to bring the detective to Aurora?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on the subject, If I Lived on Aurora. Discuss the things you would like about Auroran convenience and culture. Then discuss the things that you would find disagreeable about Auroran lifestyle.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on the subject, Why Mystery in THE ROBOTS OF DAWN brings Realism to Science Fiction. Points should include (1) the mystery genre as a believable occurrence, (2) how a realistic plot adds credibility to the science fiction, and (3) how the element of mystery moves the story along.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on the subject, Judging Books by Their Covers. Using Giskard as an example, discuss how (1) intelligence and function have little to do with appearance of the robot, (2) how an android may appear human but lacks human emotion, and (3) how misjudging robots parallels mistakes in evaluating human beings.

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