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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. The company that has propositioned U.S. Robot in “Escape!” has promised how much money to U.S. Robot if there is no solution to their problem but U.S. Robot can tell them the missing factors?

2. Calvin and Bogert are brought to the base because one of their robots of what model has disappeared in “Little Lost Robot”?

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

4. The Interviewer says that it has been how many years since the hyperactomic motor was invented in “Little Lost Robot”?

5. Who is the son of the founder of U.S. Robot and Mechanical Men Corporation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about the conclusions of Byerley’s identity in “Evidence”?

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

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

4. What types of books does Dr. Calvin bring to Herbie in “Liar!” Which does he prefer?

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

6. What has been related to Byerley regarding the problems in the Eastern Region in “The Evitable Conflict”?

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

8. What do Calvin and Bogert discover to be the reason behind the missing robot in “Little Lost Robot”?

9. What is the conclusion of I, Robot as seen in “The Evitable Conflict”?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of The Brain in “Escape!” Technically speaking, what is The Brain? How does this “robot” compare to central computing systems? What are the characteristics of The Brain’s personality?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the setting of “Liar!” What is the year in which the story is set? How does this setting relate to the others introduced in the book? Who are the main characters in this story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the governmental system described in “Evidence.” Into what divisions is the Earth split up? How is each division governed? What current system does this most resemble? How does this system compare with our own governments today? Do you think Asimov was making a political statement with this story?

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