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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. Why does Baley say the RIA needs Daneel, the only living humaniform robot?

2. What does Giskard think about Fastolfe?

3. What does Vasilia think Fastolfe is studying in regard to Gladia?

4. What does Giskard claim he has when Baley asks Daneel a political question?

5. What happens between Baley and Gladia?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Vasilia describe her upbringing in Fastolfe's house?

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

3. What does Fastolfe think about his daughter's assessment of himself?

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

5. How does Amadiro stall for time with Baley until the storm hits?

6. How does the conversation between Baley and Gremionis end?

7. Why does Giskard interrupt while Baley is asking Daneel about the role of the Chairman in Auroran government?

8. What is Amadiro's goal for creating humaniform robots in the RIA?

9. Explain how Baley's meeting Gremionis in the Personal breaks an Earth taboo.

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

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, The Communistic Nature of Aurora in THE ROBOTS OF DAWN. Include the following: (1) the idea that there are no "have nots" on Aurora, (2) the Auroran population control, and (3) the idea that jealousy does not exist on Aurora.

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, 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.

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