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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. In what way does Daneel disagree with Vasilia's perception of Fastolfe?

2. What does Baley figure out about Amadiro's stalling tactics?

3. What does Amadiro think about the Auroran society?

4. Baley vaguely aware of what as he regains consciousness after being caught in the storm?

5. At what point is aggression removed from inhabitants of Aurora?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Baley find the character of Amadiro?

2. What is the meeting with the Chairman supposed to be about?

3. Describe the ride in the airfoil back to Fastolfe's house.

4. What does Vasilia have to say about Fastolfe's fascination with Baley and Gladia?

5. What does Baley theorize about Amadiro's involvement in Jander's demise?

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Baley think his limited understanding of Auroran manners hinders him in his work?

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, 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.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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