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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 third of the Three Laws of Robotics?
(a) A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
(b) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
(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 strive to supersede authority from humankind when necessary.

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

3. In the beginning of “Runaround,” Donovan informs Powell that Speedy has been gone for how many hours?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 8.
(d) 5.

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”?
(a) Mr. Struthers.
(b) Mr. Lanning.
(c) Mr. Powell.
(d) Mr. Weston.

5. For whom is the narrator of the Introduction writing a feature article?
(a) The Chicago Tribune.
(b) The Intergalactic Times.
(c) Interplanetary Press.
(d) The New York Times.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Susan Calvin, the model of robot which included Robbie was made and sold in what year?

2. The Second Mercury Expedition was financed in part by U.S. Robots and in part by whom, according to Susan Calvin?

3. What term refers to a deductive inference consisting of two premises and a conclusion, all of which are categorical propositions.?

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

5. What is the second of the Three Laws of Robotics?

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