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

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

3. What does Baley know wIll happen if he fails to prove Fastolfe did not destroy Jander?

4. Aside from being addressed in the Personal, what other occurrence disturbs Baley?

5. What does Vasilia think Fastolfe is doing with Gladia and Baley?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Baley find the character of Amadiro?

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

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, Baley as an Antihero. Describe his (1) insecurity at being able to live up to the drama about him, (2) his agoraphobia, and (3) his tendencies to panic in certain situations.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on the subject, Phobias in THE ROBOTS OF DAWN. This two part essay expresses your understanding and evaluation of germ phobia and agoraphobia. Include how phobias lead to obsessive-compulsive behavior.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on the subject, Asimov as a Writer, Scientist, and a Member of MENSA. Use the library and the internet to gather facts about Asimov's life and career.

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