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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Dr. Black.
(b) Dr. Calvin.
(c) Bogert.
(d) Dr. Lanning.

2. 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”?
(a) 17.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 10.

3. What is Gloria’s last name in Chapter One, “Robbie”?
(a) James.
(b) Anderson.
(c) Smith.
(d) Weston.

4. The narrator states in “Runaround” that it is one of Gregory Powell’s favorite platitudes that nothing is to be gained from what?
(a) Meditation.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Worry.
(d) Deep thought.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had first taken out incorporation papers for U. S. Robot and Mechanical Men, Inc., according to the narrator in the Introduction?

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

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

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

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

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