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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 first 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 obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
(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 long have Powell and Donovan been on Mercury in the beginning of “Runaround”?
(a) 12 hours.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 4 days.

3. In what year does Susan Calvin say that the mobile speaking robot was invented in Chapter One, “Robbie”?
(a) 1999.
(b) 2010.
(c) 2012.
(d) 2002.

4. How old is Gloria in Chapter One, “Robbie”?
(a) 9.
(b) 5.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. According to Susan Calvin, the model of robot which included Robbie was sold to be used as what?

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

(see the answer key)

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