Characters
What is the name of the nanny Robot in story #2?
a) Robbie b) Grace c) Herbie d) Yo, yo, yo
a) Robbie
What country was Isaac Asimov born in?
a) USA b) Mexico c) Russia d) who cares ^__^
c) Russia
How many senators in the US senate?
a) 100 b) 300 c) 492 d) 50
a) 100
The theme of story #2 "Robbie" is about...
a) Trusting robots b) robot war c) robot love d) robot politicians
a) Trusting robots
Which company doesn't share/sell its AI technology?
a) Boston Dynamics b) Amazon c) Microsoft d) Walmart
b) Amazon- it uses AI technology in the warehouses for shipping and order completion, among other things.
What is the name of the robot who threatens Dr. Susan Calvin and has to be neutralized with gamma radiation? a) Robbie b) Herbie c) Nestor d) Nestor 10
d) Nestor 10
What was Asimov's job, before he became a successful writer?
a) teacher b) driver c) lawyer d) professor
d) professor (even though this is technically still a teacher)
How many representatives are there in the US Congress?
a) 500 b) 435 c) 100 d) 439
b) 435
The theme of "Evidence" is about...
a) robot love b) robot politicians c) trusting robots d) robots taking over the world
b) robot politicians
According to Kai Fu Lee (from AI documentary), what percentage of jobs will be replaced by AI in the coming decades?
a) 20% b) 30% c) 90% d) 50%
d) 50%
What is the other name of robot RB-34 from "Liar!"?
a) Robbie b) Herbie c) Bogert d) Lanning
d) Lanning
What year did Asimov die?
a) 1992 b) 1982 c) 1972 d) 1962
a) 1992
What is Mr. O'Mooney's middle name?
a) Joseph b) Jackson c) Yo, yo, yo d) John
a) Joseph
In story 3 "Reason," what does Cutie not believe...
a) That people made it b) that it is a robot c) that humans are kind d) that humans are evil
a) That people made it
Which country is leading the world in AI facial recognition technology and surveillance?
a) USA b) UAE c) China d) Pakistan
c) China
a) Psychologist b) Physiologist c) Robot-psychologist d) Psychologist-robot
c) Robot-psychologist
What university did Asimov gain his PhD from?
a) Columbia b) UNM c) Harvard d) Colorado Institute of Mining and Technology
a) Columbia
What is the population of New Mexico?
a) 2.3 million b) 2 million c) 1.8 million d) 3.2 million
a) 2.3 million (this has increased in recent years)
In "Liar," why doe Herbie lie to the Dr. Calvin and other characters?
a) It doesn't want to hurt their feelings b) It wants to be rewarded c) It's insane d) It wants to control people
a) It doesn't want to hurt their feelings
Alex Rodrigues is CEO of which driverless trucking company (also from AI documentary)?
a) Breeze b) Embark c) Truckin d) Walmart Truck CO
b) Embark
What is DV-8's, or Dave's, job from "Catch that rabbit"?
a) Mining robot b) security robot c) companion robot d) nanny robot
a) Mining robot
How many children did Asimov have?
a) six b) twelve c) four d) two
d) two
What is the highest peak in North America?
a) Mt. Logan (Canada) b) Mt. Denali (Alaska) c) Mt. Wheeler (Taos) d) Everest
b) Mt. Denali (Alaska)
What is the 3rd Law of Robotics?
a) Robots can't harm humans b) Robots must obey humans c) Robots can protect themselves, as long as it doesn't interfere with the 1st or 2nd laws d) Robots have to, nay, MUST, groove to the music
c) Robots can protect themselves, as long as it doesn't interfere with the 1st or 2nd laws
According to Kai Fu Lee, which jobs will go first to AI?
a) Blue collar jobs (welders, plumbers, construction) b) White collar (analysts, doctors, stock traders) c) teachers d) professional athletes
b) White collar (analysts, doctors, stock traders)