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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Gloria’s father in Chapter One, “Robbie”?
(a) Michael.
(b) Dave.
(c) Bill.
(d) George.

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

3. Powell realizes that the only way to solve the Speedy situation in “Runaround” is to invoke which of the Laws of Robotics?
(a) Law #1.
(b) Law #2.
(c) Law #3.
(d) Law #4.

4. How old was Susan Calvin when she was part of the “particular Psycho-Math seminar” described by the narrator in the Introduction?
(a) 25.
(b) 30.
(c) 35.
(d) 20.

5. The Second Mercury Expedition was financed in part by U.S. Robots and in part by whom, according to Susan Calvin?
(a) NBC Television.
(b) Consolidated Robots.
(c) Solar Minerals.
(d) Plexar Glass.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Susan Calvin earn her Ph.D., according to the narrator of the Introduction?

2. The narrator states in “Runaround” that it is one of Gregory Powell’s favorite platitudes that nothing is to be gained from what?

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

4. How long does Gloria’s father say Robbie has been with Gloria in Chapter One, “Robbie”?

5. What city do Gloria’s parents take her to visit in Chapter One, “Robbie”?

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