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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 - The Evitable Conflict.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 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 Dr. Calvin call out over her shoulder to the press as she leaves the public rally in “Evidence”?
(a) “He’s a Machine.”
(b) “He’s God.”
(c) “He’s a robot.”
(d) “He’s human.”

3. What position does Stephen Byerley hold when he first runs for public office in “Evidence”?
(a) Bank president.
(b) Corporate judge.
(c) County sheriff.
(d) District attorney.

4. What is the missing robot referred to as in “Little Lost Robot”?
(a) Speedy.
(b) Herby.
(c) Cutie.
(d) Nestor 10.

5. According to the narrator in the Introduction, the first mobile robot equipped with a voice was destined for the projected mines where?
(a) Pluto.
(b) Uranus.
(c) Mercury.
(d) Venus.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Dr. Calvin say that Stephen Byerley died in “Evidence”?

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

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

4. What is the Capital of the European Region in “The Evitable Conflict”?

5. When did Stephen Byerley first enter public office, according to Dr. Calvin in “Evidence”?

(see the answer key)

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