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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Incident At A Shoe Counter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one thing that may be difficult for Lije in working with the robot?
(a) He will not be able to use his usual methods of interrogation.
(b) He will have to live with the robot.
(c) He will have to learn the necessary maintenance skills for the robot's well being.
(d) He will have to live in outer space.

2. What makes it difficult for humans to enter Spacetown?
(a) The steps and other conveniences are not the right size for humans.
(b) A force barrier put in place by the Spacers 25 years earlier.
(c) The pollution.
(d) The noise.

3. Who disagrees with Lije's idea?
(a) Lije's friend who happens by.
(b) The store manager.
(c) Daneel.
(d) Lije's boss.

4. What does Lije explain to the women?
(a) That robots are there because no one else wants the job.
(b) That robots are only doing their job.
(c) That robots are taking over the world and they may as well accept the fact.
(d) That robots are dangerous to anger.

5. What does Lije want to do as the crowd grows?
(a) Spray tear gas on them.
(b) Push the fire alarm.
(c) Call a riot squad.
(d) Shoot his gun into the air to quiet them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Lije and Daneel do after the store patrons calm?

2. How did a spacer die three days ago?

3. What is Elijah Baley's occupation?

4. Why does Lije go to Spacetown?

5. Where do Lije and his two sisters live after his father dies?

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