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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. As Baley falls asleep one night, what troubles him?

2. Although there is no perceived threat, what does Daneel think best?

3. What does Baley declare about Gremionis?

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

5. What does Gladia admit about her brief encounter with Baley three years ago?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the impact on the weather as Baley goes about trying to prove Fastolfe's innocence.

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

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

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

7. How do Vasilia and her sister, Lumen, differ politically from their father?

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

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

10. In what way did Fastolfe go against tradition to raise his daughter, Vasilia?

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, Ecology and Domed Cities. In THE ROBOTS OF DAWN, the cities on Earth are all covered with domes presumably because the planet's Outside is contaminated and unsafe for human habitation. Your essay should include our current awareness of global warming with Domed Cities as metaphors for the need to reverse looming environmental disasters.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on the subject, Science Fact and Fiction. Include in your essay examples of science fiction that have become reality today (e.g., Verne's Journey to the Moon). Mention the vast distances in space and the theoretical nature of such things as hyper-space. Conclude with your opinion whether many things in science fiction will become realities.

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