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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Susan Calvin obtain her bachelor’s degree, according to the narrator of the Introduction?
(a) Harvard University.
(b) Columbia University.
(c) Yale University.
(d) M.I.T.

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

3. How old is the company U. S. Robot and Mechanical Men, Inc. in the Introduction?
(a) 75.
(b) 50.
(c) 100.
(d) 62.

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

5. 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 protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the other two Laws.
(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 must strive to supersede authority from humankind when necessary.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of Gloria’s mother in Chapter One, “Robbie”?

4. What is the name of Gloria’s father in Chapter One, “Robbie”?

5. Gloria is playing what game with Robbie in the beginning of Chapter One, "Robbie”?

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