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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 - Runaround.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the third of the Three Laws of Robotics?
(a) A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
(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 strive to supersede authority from humankind when necessary.
(d) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.

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

4. How long have Powell and Donovan been on Mercury in the beginning of “Runaround”?
(a) 4 days.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 12 hours.
(d) 6 hours.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the dog that Gloria’s parents give her when Robbie is sent away in Chapter One, “Robbie”?

2. How old does the narrator of the Introduction claim to be?

3. When did the First Mercury Expedition take place, according to the narrative?

4. What title did Susan Calvin hold at U.S. Robots, according to the narrator of the Introduction?

5. At the “Psycho-Math seminar” described by the narrator in the Introduction, who demonstrated the first mobile robot to be equipped with a voice?

(see the answer key)

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