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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 does Baley promise Gremionis he will try?

2. Why does Baley say the RIA needs Daneel, the only living humaniform robot?

3. What does Amadiro think about the Auroran society?

4. Rejected by Vasilia, to whom does Gremionis turn to offer his affections?

5. The morning after the storm, what suggestive remark does Daneel make to Baley?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Vasilia feel about classifying Jander's destruction as murder.

2. Why is the consideration of sins of commission and omission irrelevant to robots?

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

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

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

6. After leaving the airfoil in the storm, what are the circumstances when Baley regains consciousness?

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

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

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

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 Communistic Nature of Aurora in THE ROBOTS OF DAWN. Include the following: (1) the idea that there are no "have nots" on Aurora, (2) the Auroran population control, and (3) the idea that jealousy does not exist on Aurora.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on the subject, Science Fact and Fiction. Include in your essay examples of science fiction that have become reality today (e.g., Verne's Journey to the Moon). Mention the vast distances in space and the theoretical nature of such things as hyper-space. Conclude with your opinion whether many things in science fiction will become realities.

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