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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. Powell and Donovan liken the experience of crossing the interstellar jump to what in “Escape!”?

2. What position does Stephen Byerley hold when he first runs for public office in “Evidence”?

3. The Interviewer claims that after Susan Calvin the story of “Liar!,” it was how many days until he could get to see her again?

4. Who saves Dr. Calvin from being attacked by the robot in the end of “Little Lost Robot”?

5. What is the character of Levver’s first name in the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the story “Liar!” mark a turning point in I, Robot?

2. What do Dr. Calvin and Dr. Lanning relate to Francis Quinn after their interview with Stephen Byerley in “Evidence”?

3. How does Dr. Calvin react to the information about the modified First Law in the robots in “Little Lost Robot”?

4. What problem is presented in the beginning of “Little Lost Robot”?

5. What thought does Herbie read of Dr. Calvin’s in “Liar!”?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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