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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom is the narrator of the Introduction writing a feature article?
(a) The Intergalactic Times.
(b) The New York Times.
(c) Interplanetary Press.
(d) The Chicago Tribune.

2. How old does the narrator of the Introduction claim to be?
(a) 19.
(b) 32.
(c) 39.
(d) 42.

3. What story does Robbie plead for Gloria to tell him in Chapter One, “Robbie”?
(a) “Bambi.”
(b) “Cinderella.”
(c) “Snow White.”
(d) “Hansel and Gretel.”

4. What is the character of Powell’s first name?
(a) Gregory.
(b) Abe.
(c) Michael.
(d) Matthew.

5. Who does Susan Calvin refer to as a "mind-reading robot” in the end of “Catch That Rabbit”?
(a) The Brain.
(b) Nestor.
(c) Herbie.
(d) Ashe.

6. What adjective describes the robot brain in “Reason”?
(a) Positronic.
(b) Atmoic.
(c) Nytolic.
(d) Proletarian.

7. What is the first of the Three Laws of Robotics?
(a) A robot must strive to supersede authority from humankind when necessary.
(b) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
(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 protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the other two Laws.

8. The narrator of the Introduction states that he had spent how many days at U.S. Robots?
(a) 3.
(b) 6.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

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

10. What is the second 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 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 must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the other two Laws.

11. What does Powell install in his office wall in “Catch That Rabbit”?
(a) A visiplate.
(b) A visual simulator.
(c) A telescope.
(d) An onyx plate.

12. Dave and the subordinate robots communicate by what method in “Catch That Rabbit”?
(a) Positronic fields.
(b) Atomic fields.
(c) Quantum fields.
(d) Nucleic fields.

13. Where is the officer’s room described as being located in “Reason”?
(a) Solar Station #2.
(b) Solar Station #3.
(c) Solar Station #13.
(d) Solar Station #5.

14. How far across does Powell tell Cutie the space station is in “Reason”?
(a) 20 yards.
(b) 1 mile.
(c) 2 miles.
(d) 5 acres.

15. In what year did Susan Calvin obtain her bachelor’s degree, according to the narrator of the Introduction?
(a) 2003.
(b) 2009.
(c) 1995.
(d) 2010.

Short Answer Questions

1. What model robot is Cutie in “Reason”?

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

3. As they're being dug out, Powell explains to Donovan that Dave's personal initiative circuitry was overwhelmed by what in “Catch That Rabbit”?

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

5. 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”?

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