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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 begin taking Giskard's opinion more seriously?

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

3. What possibility makes Daneel's testimony that Fastolfe is innocent of little use?

4. What does Giskard think about Fastolfe?

5. From Gremionis's house, who does Baley call?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Explain the threat Gremionis makes when he and Baley meet at his house.

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

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

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

8. Explain how Baley gets in to see Kenden Amadiro, head of the RIA.

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

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

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, 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.

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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