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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Susan Calvin, the model of robot which included Robbie was made and sold in what year?
(a) 1996.
(b) 2005.
(c) 2025.
(d) 1999.

2. What is the third 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 must strive to supersede authority from humankind when necessary.
(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 may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.

3. According to Susan Calvin, the model of robot which included Robbie was sold to be used as what?
(a) A maid.
(b) A factory worker.
(c) A miner.
(d) A nursemaid.

4. What is Gloria’s last name in Chapter One, “Robbie”?
(a) Anderson.
(b) James.
(c) Smith.
(d) Weston.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to the type of space suits worn by Powell and Donovan in “Runaround”?

2. Who had first taken out incorporation papers for U. S. Robot and Mechanical Men, Inc., according to the narrator in the Introduction?

3. What is the character of Powell’s first name?

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

5. What temperature is Robbie’s metal skin kept at by high resistance coils in Chapter One, “Robbie”?

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