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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. The morning after the storm, what suggestive remark does Daneel make to Baley?

2. What do the robots know about Gremionis?

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

4. Why does Baley begin taking Giskard's opinion more seriously?

5. Under what condition does Fastolfe agree to join the RIA?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Explain what happens when Baley is alone with Gladia in her house.

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

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

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

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, 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 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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