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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. How tall is Dave in “Catch That Rabbit”?

2. What story does Robbie plead for Gloria to tell him in Chapter One, “Robbie”?

3. What word, used to describe Robbie in Chapter One, “Robbie,” means cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness?

4. What surrounds the mining pool, causing danger to Speedy, in “Runaround”?

5. In what year was the Second Mercury Expedition sent out, according to Susan Calvin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Donovan discover when he goes to check the Converter in “Reason”?

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

5. What do Donovan and Powell observe when they first see Speedy in “Runaround”?

6. What ultimatum does Gloria give Robbie in the beginning of “Robbie”? How does he respond?

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

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

9. How does Cutie describe his conclusions of existence to Donovan and Powell as they discover the coming storm in “Reason”?

10. What principle purpose does the Introduction of I, Robot serve?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of The Brain in “Escape!” Technically speaking, what is The Brain? How does this “robot” compare to central computing systems? What are the characteristics of The Brain’s personality?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the setting of “Reason.” On what planet are Donovan and Powell stationed? What is the purpose of their mission there? What robot accompanies them on their mission?

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