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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Daneel say about Aurora's attitude towards Solaria?
(a) They do not understand the Solarians.
(b) They feel inferior to Solaria.
(c) They have been worried about Solaria.
(d) They feel superior to Solaria.

2. How does Baley shock Gladia Delmarre?
(a) By asking her to have a date with him.
(b) By telling her he is coming over to arrest her.
(c) By saying he is certain she is her husband's killer.
(d) By asking for a face-to-face interview.

3. According to Leebig, how could one get a robot to discipline a child?
(a) By erasing the first law programed into the robot.
(b) By enhancing the 2nd law of robotics.
(c) By enhancing the 3rd law of robotics.
(d) By weakening the first law programed into the robot.

4. What does Gladia want with her husband that he thinks is wrong?
(a) Partnership in raising their son.
(b) Affection.
(c) Partnership in raising their daughter.
(d) Partnership in their finances.

5. How long has it been since Gladia has talked with Leebig?
(a) A few months before her husband's death.
(b) The same day that Baley asks Gladia.
(c) Two days.
(d) Several years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gladia treat Baley when he goes to her home?

2. What is a direct violation of the first law of robotics?

3. How does Leebig react to a call from Baley?

4. Where is Baley at the opening to chapter 15?

5. What culture does Anselmo say Solaria resembles?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Baley ask of Gladia that shocks her and what does she say about her relationship to Jothan Leebig?

2. Describe R. Daneel Steel.

3. How does Leebig react to Baley calling him?

4. Who is the first person Baley interviews and how does the person respond to Baley being there in person?

5. What does Daneel tell Baley about Aurora's fears of Solaria and his orders about Baley?

6. Who replaces Gruer and what does he tell Daneel and Baley to do?

7. What is Anselmo 's relationship to Dr. Delmarre?

8. What does Leebig say about the Delmarres?

9. What does Klorissa tell Baley was they are touring the fetal farm?

10. Why does Leebig refuse to marry and how does this affect his relationship with the Delmarres?

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