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INTRODUCTION-CHAPTER 4
Reading Check
1. What is Dr. Susan Calvin’s role at US Robots and Mechanical Men, Inc.?
2. What kind of robot is Robbie?
3. Who pressures George to get rid of Robbie?
4. Where is Chapter 2, “Runaround,” set?
5. Why do Powell and Donovan need selenium so badly?
6. What is the problem with “Dave”?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. With whom is Dr. Calvin speaking in the Introduction? What is the reason for the interview?
2. What causes Gloria to become depressed?
3. How does George orchestrate Gloria’s reunion with Robbie?
4. What are the Three Laws of Robotics? Why are they important?
5. Why does “Cutie” refuse to accept that Powell and Donovan assembled him?
6. How do Powell and Donovan solve Dave’s problem?
Paired Resource
“Isaac Asimov’s Laws of Robotics Are Wrong”
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