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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 - Runaround.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does Susan Calvin say that the mobile speaking robot was invented in Chapter One, “Robbie”?
(a) 2010.
(b) 1999.
(c) 2012.
(d) 2002.

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

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

4. In what year was the Second Mercury Expedition sent out, according to Susan Calvin?
(a) 1998.
(b) 2012.
(c) 1999.
(d) 2015.

5. What is the name of the dog that Gloria’s parents give her when Robbie is sent away in Chapter One, “Robbie”?
(a) Champ.
(b) Sparky.
(c) Lightning.
(d) Lucky.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Gloria in Chapter One, “Robbie”?

2. At the point of the novel’s Introduction, Susan Calvin is how old?

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

4. 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”?

5. When Donovan and Powell first locate Speedy in “Runaround,” Donovan describes him as sounding what?

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