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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 - Liar!.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What model of robot is Dave from “Catch That Rabbit”?
(a) MPD-12.
(b) DV 5-2.
(c) DV-5.
(d) SPD-13.

2. What refers to the type of space suits worn by Powell and Donovan in “Runaround”?
(a) Mercosuits.
(b) Insosuits.
(c) Inulasuits.
(d) Technosuits.

3. What story does Robbie plead for Gloria to tell him in Chapter One, “Robbie”?
(a) “Bambi.”
(b) “Hansel and Gretel.”
(c) “Snow White.”
(d) “Cinderella.”

4. What is the character of Donovan’s first name?
(a) Irwin.
(b) Abe.
(c) Michael.
(d) Gregory.

5. What is the third of the Three Laws of Robotics?
(a) A robot must strive to supersede authority from humankind when necessary.
(b) A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
(c) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the other two Laws.
(d) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lanning’s first name in the novel?

2. What is the name of the general manager that takes Gloria’s family on a tour of a robot manufacturing company in Chapter One, “Robbie”?

3. What word, used to describe Robbie in Chapter One, “Robbie,” means cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness?

4. Susan Calvin takes Herbie two kinds of books in “Liar!” What is the second type of books?

5. In what year was the Second Mercury Expedition sent out, according to Susan Calvin?

(see the answer key)

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