Discussion Questions on The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov, up through Ch. 10

1. How does the term efficiency apply to the differences between life on Earth and life in the off-Earth colonies in The Caves of Steel?

2. What is C/Fe and why is the concept so contentious among characters in the novel?

3. What is the 1st Rule of Robotics, and why is Baley so certain that robots will obey it?

4. Why is Baley unhappy about taking a shower on his way in to Spacetown?

5. What is Han Fastolfe's plan to save humanity, and what does he wish to save humanity from?