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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. In “Evidence,” Calvin and Lanning tell Quinn they have no proof about Byerley's identity and that the only way to prove he's a robot is to either dissect him or what?

2. What is the atomic drive to power interstellar travel referred to as in “Little Lost Robot”?

3. Susan Calvin says in “Little Lost Robot” that her first connection with interstellar research was in what year?

4. Where are Dr. Calvin and the Co-ordinator in the beginning of “The Evitable Conflict”?

5. What is the missing robot referred to as in “Little Lost Robot”?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dr. Calvin tell The Brain about its coming project in “Escape!”?

2. Where are Dr. Calvin and Dr. Bogert in the beginning of “Little Lost Robot”? Who greets them?

3. What conclusion does The Brain reach upon analyzing all of the data in “Escape!”? Why does this concern Dr. Calvin?

4. What is asked by the Sub-Coordinator of the European Region in “The Evitable Conflict”?

5. How does Stephen Byerley attempt to disprove the allegation against him in the interview with Calvin and Lanning in “Evidence”? How does Dr. Calvin respond?

6. What types of books does Dr. Calvin bring to Herbie in “Liar!” Which does he prefer?

7. What proposition has been posed to U.S. Robots in the beginning of “Escape!”?

8. What is related of the Northern Region in “The Evitable Conflict”?

9. What does Stephen Byerley tell Dr. Calvin and Dr. Lanning upon their departure from the interview in “Evidence”?

10. What is decided as the course of action among the executives in the beginning of “Escape!”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the character of Herbie in “Liar!” What is symbolized by the robot Herbie? Why are romance novels significant to the robot? What relationship does Dr. Calvin have with Herbie?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the point of view of the narrative and the role of the narrator in the novel. How does the narrator’s point of view affect the reader? Do you empathize with the narrator? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the interstellar ship built by The Brain in “Escape!” based upon the description in the narrative, what do you envision the ship to look like? How fast does it travel? What do Donovan and Powell remark about the ship upon seeing it?

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