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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 - Robbie.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who had first taken out incorporation papers for U. S. Robot and Mechanical Men, Inc., according to the narrator in the Introduction?
(a) Francis Quinn.
(b) Lawrence Robertson.
(c) Major-General Kallner.
(d) Stephen Byerley.

2. What is the first of the Three Laws of Robotics?
(a) A robot must strive to supersede authority from humankind when necessary.
(b) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the other two Laws.
(c) A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
(d) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.

3. At the point of the novel’s Introduction, Susan Calvin is how old?
(a) 89.
(b) 62.
(c) 75.
(d) 25.

4. What word from the Introduction refers to excessive growth or accumulation of any kind?
(a) Interability.
(b) Mosterity.
(c) Hypertrophy.
(d) Introphy.

5. What is the name of Gloria’s father in Chapter One, “Robbie”?
(a) Michael.
(b) George.
(c) Bill.
(d) Dave.

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 second of the Three Laws of Robotics?

3. For whom is the narrator of the Introduction writing a feature article?

4. In what year was Susan Calvin born?

5. What is the name of Gloria’s mother in Chapter One, “Robbie”?

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