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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 - Reason.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Donovan suggest putting on Cutie’s joints in order to short-circuit him in “Reason”?
(a) Apple juice.
(b) Sulfuric acid.
(c) Phosphate.
(d) Nitric acid.

3. What model robot is Cutie in “Reason”?
(a) MPD-12.
(b) QT-1.
(c) QT-16.
(d) SPD-13.

4. What expletive does Donovan remark upon hearing of Cutie’s skepticism in “Reason”?
(a) “Maddening Mars.”
(b) “Molten Mercury.”
(c) “Sizzling Saturn.”
(d) “Pulsing Pluto.”

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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?

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

4. For whom is the narrator of the Introduction writing a feature article?

5. Powell realizes that the only way to solve the Speedy situation in “Runaround” is to invoke which of the Laws of Robotics?

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