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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Plexar Glass.
(c) Solar Minerals.
(d) Consolidated Robots.

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

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

4. How long does Gloria’s father say Robbie has been with Gloria in Chapter One, “Robbie”?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 6 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 2 years.

5. How old does the narrator of the Introduction claim to be?
(a) 39.
(b) 19.
(c) 32.
(d) 42.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Susan Calvin when she was part of the “particular Psycho-Math seminar” described by the narrator in the Introduction?

2. When did the First Mercury Expedition take place, according to the narrative?

3. What word from the Introduction refers to excessive growth or accumulation of any kind?

4. According to Donovan in “Runaround,” he sent Speedy to the nearest mining pool which was how many miles away from Donovan and Powell’s location in “Runaround”?

5. In the beginning of “Runaround,” Donovan informs Powell that Speedy has been gone for how many hours?

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