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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 is Fastolfe's explanation for Jander's demise?

2. What does Dr. Susan Calvin say violates the First Law of robotics?

3. What are Giskard and Daneel doing as they accompany Baley?

4. What is a noticeable prejudice among a majority of Earth people?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what way is Daneel unique?

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

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

5. How has Baley become famous throughout the Spacer universe?

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

7. What is the odd thing about the Aurorans dislike for Earth?

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

9. How is Baley treated on the Auroran spaceship?

10. How does Gladia shock Baley when she tells him about her life on Aurora?

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, Phobias in THE ROBOTS OF DAWN. This two part essay expresses your understanding and evaluation of germ phobia and agoraphobia. Include how phobias lead to obsessive-compulsive behavior.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on the subject, A Comparison of the Three Worlds in THE ROBOTS OF DAWN. The comparison must center around the similarities and differences among Earth, Solaria, and Aurora.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on the subject, The Power of the Drama. Using the example of the drama about Baley as a springboard, explain in your essay how people can be swayed by what they see in dramatic form. You might want to research a little about how Hollywood helped keep the spirits of the American people up during WWII.

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