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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 - Robbie.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What city do Gloria’s parents take her to visit in Chapter One, “Robbie”?
(a) Chicago.
(b) New York City.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Miami.

2. At the “Psycho-Math seminar” described by the narrator in the Introduction, who demonstrated the first mobile robot to be equipped with a voice?
(a) Bogert.
(b) Dr. Black.
(c) Dr. Calvin.
(d) Dr. Lanning.

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

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

5. What is the name of Gloria’s mother in Chapter One, “Robbie”?
(a) Rebecca.
(b) Grace.
(c) Mary.
(d) Sarah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What encyclopedia does the narrator mention in the novel’s Introduction?

2. What is Gloria’s last name in Chapter One, “Robbie”?

3. What title did Susan Calvin hold at U.S. Robots, according to the narrator of the Introduction?

4. Who is the narrator in the Introduction of I, Robot?

5. In what year did Susan Calvin obtain her bachelor’s degree, according to the narrator of the Introduction?

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