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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. Why does Daneel praise Giskard when they are in the airfoil?

2. Baley vaguely aware of what as he regains consciousness after being caught in the storm?

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

4. What possibility makes Daneel's testimony that Fastolfe is innocent of little use?

5. What does Baley promise Gremionis he will try?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the ride in the airfoil back to Fastolfe's house.

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

3. Why does Giskard interrupt while Baley is asking Daneel about the role of the Chairman in Auroran government?

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

5. What is the meeting with the Chairman supposed to be about?

6. How does the conversation between Baley and Gremionis end?

7. Why does Baley think his limited understanding of Auroran manners hinders him in his work?

8. How does Amadiro stall for time with Baley until the storm hits?

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

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

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, The Power of the Drama. Using the example of the drama about Baley as a springboard, explain in your essay how people can be swayed by what they see in dramatic form. You might want to research a little about how Hollywood helped keep the spirits of the American people up during WWII.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on the subject, Why Mystery in THE ROBOTS OF DAWN brings Realism to Science Fiction. Points should include (1) the mystery genre as a believable occurrence, (2) how a realistic plot adds credibility to the science fiction, and (3) how the element of mystery moves the story along.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on the subject, If I Lived on Aurora. Discuss the things you would like about Auroran convenience and culture. Then discuss the things that you would find disagreeable about Auroran lifestyle.

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