View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Olivaw arrange for a tube from the space ship to their car?
(a) So Olivaw is not spotted by the port authorities.
(b) So Baley does not have to be out in the open.
(c) So they can have lunch on the tube.
(d) So as to get off the ship faster.

2. From what planet is the person joining Baley?
(a) Aurora.
(b) Utopia.
(c) Mars.
(d) Venus.

3. What weapon is found in the house where the human is murdered?
(a) A sword.
(b) None.
(c) A mace.
(d) A flechette.

4. What does the robot record?
(a) The back of the head of the killer.
(b) Nothing.
(c) The hand of the killer.
(d) The victime acknowledging his death.

5. What is important to the inhabitants of Solaria?
(a) The foods they produce.
(b) The cultural mores.
(c) Their family ties.
(d) Their robots.

6. About what is Baley nervous?
(a) His new boss.
(b) His wife's pregnancy.
(c) His son's testing.
(d) The sense of urgency implied with his summons.

7. What does Baley think of Gladia's explanation of the difference between viewing and seeing?
(a) He does not understand the explanation.
(b) He thinks it very wise.
(c) He is flabbergasted.
(d) He doesn't agree with it.

8. In what state does Gladia find her husband?
(a) With another woman.
(b) Bludgeoned to death.
(c) Drunken.
(d) In disarray.

9. What is said about the Outer Worlds' military power?
(a) It is tiny compared to earth.
(b) It is non-existent.
(c) It is far superior to Earth's.
(d) It is stronger than the earth in air power, but less so in infantry power.

10. What does Baley want to examine?
(a) The teleporter which was in the room where the victim is murdered.
(b) The robot in the room where the victim is murdered.
(c) The young man who was in the room where the victim is murdered.
(d) The viewer which was in the room where the victim is murdered.

11. What does Albert tell Baley he must do when he goes off world?
(a) Get all his innoculations.
(b) Take note of everything.
(c) Take his camera.
(d) Take his own rations.

12. What encases the people on Earth?
(a) A steel dome.
(b) A fiberglass dome.
(c) A dome of nitrogen and oxygen.
(d) A titanium dome.

13. What is the approximate population of Solaria?
(a) 2,000,000.
(b) 200,000.
(c) 20,000.
(d) 20,000,000.

14. How does Baley feel about going?
(a) He does not want to go.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is indifferent.

15. What does Gladia ask about Baley and Olivaw?
(a) If they are human.
(b) If they are partners.
(c) If they could reach out and touch each other.
(d) If they would "see" her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was in the room when the victim is killed?

2. Where is Solaria?

3. Who do the people on Solaria visit with each other?

4. Who is the man who meets Baley at Solaria?

5. Who is Hannis Gruer?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 505 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample