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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 unnerves Baley about examining Jander's body?

2. What must Baley prove about Fastolfe according to Demacheck?

3. What bluff does Baley attempt to pull on Fastolfe?

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

5. What vocation of Gladia's brings her together with Jander?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Elijah Baley introduced in the novel?

3. What indicates how life-like the humaniform robots are?

4. How is Fastolfe preventing the robot-only expansion of the galaxy?

5. Even though Jander was in someone else's possession at the time of his death, why is Fastolfe a prime suspect?

6. Explain why Fastolfe hurls a large spicer at Baley.

7. Explain the Personal.

8. How, apparently, was the humaniform robot, R. Jander Panell, killed?

9. Explain why Gladia rejects Baley's theory that Gremionis destroyed Jander out of jealousy.

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

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, Why I Liked (Did not Like) THE ROBOTS OF DAWN. Write this essay like a book review mentioning Asimov's style, his creativity, his use of language, and his story telling ability. End with a recommendation for others to read or not read the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on the subject, The Pros and Cons of Population Control. In the novel, Earth has become overcrowded with everyone living in domed cities. On Aurora, the population is carefully controlled to prevent overcrowding and keep down costs of supporting a large population. Analyze both sides presenting the good and the bad within each approach.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on the subject, My Trip to Aurora. This is a fantasy piece for you to let your imagination loose and describe what you see and do on Aurora, how you interact with robots, and the illusions that make the planet beautiful.

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