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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 indicates to Baley that humans on Aurora do not really think of robots as equals?

2. What does Baley observe on Aurora that resemble things on Earth?

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

4. Who wants to have a relationship with Gladia?

5. For the third time, what happens in Baley's mind?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why is the consideration of sins of commission and omission irrelevant to robots?

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

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

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

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, 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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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