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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 had brought Baley and Fastolfe together three years earlier?

2. What is Baley's clinical problem?

3. Why does Baley question Gladia about her relationship to Fastolfe?

4. What unnerves Baley about examining Jander's body?

5. Why does Gladia say she moved to Aurora?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Baley is both unfamiliar with and panicked by a storm.

2. Why does Daneel think it necessary to stay near Baley other than to guard him?

3. Describe the circumstances of Baley's former relationship to Gladia.

4. How does Daneel explain that another robot could be substituted for Giskard without anyone knowing?

5. Define what Baley thinks will be difficult for him back on Earth.

6. Explain why Fastolfe hurls a large spicer at Baley.

7. Define the line of questioning for which Baley gets no information from the robots who are guarding him.

8. What is the odd thing about the Aurorans dislike for Earth?

9. What are Earth cities like at the time of the novel?

10. Describe the political conflict going on on Aurora that possibly is the reason for trying to implicate Fastolfe in Jander's murder.

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, Why I Liked (Did not Like) THE ROBOTS OF DAWN. Write this essay like a book review mentioning Asimov's style, his creativity, his use of language, and his story telling ability. End with a recommendation for others to read or not read the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on the subject, The Pros and Cons of Population Control. In the novel, Earth has become overcrowded with everyone living in domed cities. On Aurora, the population is carefully controlled to prevent overcrowding and keep down costs of supporting a large population. Analyze both sides presenting the good and the bad within each approach.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on the subject, Why Science Fiction is a Popular Genre. Include in your essay (1) the volume of science fiction books available in libraries and bookstores, (2) the success of TV shows and films in the science fiction genre, and (3) the escapism involved in reading science fiction.

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