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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator in the Introduction, the first mobile robot equipped with a voice was destined for the projected mines where?

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

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

4. How many human executives are assigned to each space mining station according to Powell in “Reason”?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What conclusion does Donovan reach upon observing the robots’ behavior in “Catch That Rabbit”? What does Powell conclude?

2. What is implied about the Interviewer in the book’s Introduction? Why is this significant?

3. Where are Donovan and Powell in the beginning of “Catch That Rabbit”? What robot are they testing in this story?

4. What is established about the capacity of robots in “Robbie”? What is foreshadowed in the story?

5. What is taking place in the beginning of “Robbie”? How are the principle characters described?

6. How would you describe the use of language in “Catch That Rabbit”?

7. What is the central objective of Gloria in “Robbie”? How does this relate to the story’s themes?

8. What does Donovan do that leads to the main conflict in “Reason”?

9. What do Donovan and Powell discover about the robots’ behavior when they are not knowingly being observed in “Catch That Rabbit”?

10. Why does Mrs. Weston interrupt Mr. Weston’s private time in his office in the beginning of “Robbie”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the setting of “Catch That Rabbit.” In what year does the story begin? Where are Powell and Donovan stationed in this story? How do they feel about the setting and their objectives?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Cutie and the theme of faith in “Reason.” How does Cutie differ from the previous robots seen in I, Robot? Why does Cutie refuse to believe Powell’s explanation for his existence? How is faith questioned in the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the role of U.S. Robots and Mechanical Men Corporation in the novel. How is this company involved in the story of “Robbie”? What is related about the goals of the company by Dr. Susan Calvin? How does Calvin feel about U.S. Robotics upon retiring?

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