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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 what year does Susan Calvin say that the mobile speaking robot was invented in Chapter One, “Robbie”?
2. According to Donovan in “Runaround,” he sent Speedy to the nearest mining pool which was how many miles away from Donovan and Powell’s location in “Runaround”?
3. For whom is the narrator of the Introduction writing a feature article?
4. According to the narrator in the Introduction, the first mobile robot equipped with a voice was destined for the projected mines where?
5. How old is Gloria in Chapter One, “Robbie”?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is the robot Cutie described in the beginning of “Reason”? What objective does he state in the beginning of the story?
2. What is the conflict established in the beginning of “Catch That Rabbit”?
3. What do Donovan and Powell observe when they first see Speedy in “Runaround”?
4. What principle purpose does the Introduction of I, Robot serve?
5. What is taking place in the beginning of “Robbie”? How are the principle characters described?
6. How is the theme of faith explored in “Reason”?
7. What do the characters of Donovan and Powell represent symbolically in I, Robot?
8. How would you describe the use of language in “Catch That Rabbit”?
9. What is established through the exposition in the Introduction? Who are the characters that are first introduced?
10. What is foreshadowed by Dr. Calvin’s comments about labor unions and religious groups in the Introduction?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and discuss the plot structure of “Runaround.” How does this story compare with “Robbie” in relation to its subject, themes, and characters? How do the Three Laws of Robotics apply in each story? What similarities do the robots share?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the setting of “Catch That Rabbit.” In what year does the story begin? Where are Powell and Donovan stationed in this story? How do they feel about the setting and their objectives?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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