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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. In what way does Daneel disagree with Vasilia's perception of Fastolfe?
(a) Believing Fastolfe is cruel.
(b) Believing Fastolfe is really Vasilia's father.
(c) Believing Fastolfe is innocent.
(d) Believing Fastolfe abused Vasilia.

2. How many robots does Baley suggest would mistake Daneel for human?
(a) Twenty.
(b) All of them.
(c) Forty.
(d) One hundred.

3. Why does Baley say the RIA needs Daneel, the only living humaniform robot?
(a) To hold him until Fastolfe agrees to make more.
(b) To keep him from taking over Aurora.
(c) To make him get information from Fastolfe.
(d) To study how he is constructed.

4. Why does Vasilia really want to use the Psychic Probe on Baley?
(a) She wants to plant suggestions in his mind.
(b) It has to do with humaniform robotics.
(c) She wants to destroy his mind.
(d) It has to do with the political rift on Aurora.

5. When Baley first enters the house of Gremionis, what does he mention?
(a) The trip from Earth.
(b) Baley's agoraphobia.
(c) The drama about Baley.
(d) His interest in robotics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Baley to overcome his fear of being out in the storm?

2. What fact causes Baley to doubt his ability to do detective work on Aurora?

3. To what does Baley compare Gremionis's behavior?

4. What happens between Baley and Gladia?

5. Why does Fastolfe reject Vasilia's advances?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Baley argue that Daneel might be able to control other robots?

2. What does Baley theorize about Amadiro's involvement in Jander's demise?

3. How does Vasilia describe her upbringing in Fastolfe's house?

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Baley find the character of Amadiro?

10. What would be the outcome if Fastolfe ordered Daneel not to consider him guilty of Jander's destruction?

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