View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the number 2 robot say robots have obtained?

2. What does Damon want Alquist to hand over?

3. What does Helena knock over?

4. What does Helena say she is no good for?

5. What does Primus think is the greatest thing in the world?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Alquist's character at the end of the play to the person he was at the beginning of the play.

1) What did Alquist hope to achieve at the beginning of the play?

2) What events changes Alquist ideas about life?

3) How has Alquist's character changed by the end of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the play and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

R.U.R is famous for having introduced the word robot into popular culture. How has the term and the idea that robots could exist evolved? Why have humans been so fascinated by robots? What part do robots play in today's society?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 231 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample