Vocabulary
This term is used to describe the decline in Charlie's intelligence after the experiment begins to wear off.
What is regression?
The story focuses on the relationship between Robbie and this child, showing a bond of trust despite the societal distrust of robots.
Who is Gloria?
In his advanced state, Charlie becomes aware that his condition has only improved temporarily, which leads him to realize this fact about the experiment.
What is that it isn't permanent?
The children in the story lock Margot in a closet because they are all (blank) of her prior experience from living in the sun.
Hint: It's an emotion
What is jealous?
The central event of the story, the house continuing its routines without any human occupants, suggests this about humanity's reliance on technology.
What is humanity has become dependent on technology to the point of destruction?
In 2081 (blank) as we know it, is very different to the world we're living in now.
A relatively advanced stage of cultural and technological advancement in society.
What is civilization?
What did Mrs. Weston fear most about Robbie?
What is that he would hurt Gloria?
What is the book that Charlie read about a man on a deserted island?
What is Robinson Crusoe?
What do the sounds of lightning and thunder represent in the story?
What is Margot's feelings?
Who is the writer of the poem, "There Will Come Soft Rains?"
Who is Sara Teasdale?
It is not very (blank) to try and think of something far more intelligent with a radio stuck in your ear.
Capable of being put to use; reasonable to do or use/acting according to reason and logic
What is practical?
This event at the end of Robbie hints at the possibility of robots becoming an integral, trusted part of human society, despite initial fears.
What is Robbie saving Gloria from danger?
What is as a girlfriend/significant other?
How long does the sun shine for in the story?
What is one hour?
One of the ultimate themes in "There Will Come Soft Rains" is symbolized by the house's destruction. What does this symbolize about nature vs. technology?
What is nature will always overpower technology?
In 2081, when Harrison was ripping his handicaps off, many people believed he acted rather (blank).
In a violent, wild, or uncontrolled way: to a very severe degree.
What is savagely?
Who is the author of Robbie?
Who is Isaac Asimov?
How did Algernon's personality change once his experiment began wearing off?
What is he became violent and disoriented?
What is the name of the main child that targets Margot?
Who is William?
In the story, nuclear way has occurred killing off humankind. What nuclear event in history happened in Hiroshima in 1945?
What is the dropping of the atomic bomb?
All of the children in All Summer in a Day believed that the beauty of the sun was (blank).
Causing great interest or curiosity/very or unexpectedly excellent.
What is sensational?
This is the primary conflict in Robbie, which revolves around humans and technology.
What is the fear of robots replacing human roles and responsibilities?
At the end of the story Charlie chooses to leave his job because of this realization about the people who once worked with him.
What is that they will never understand him, and he is too different from them now?
Who is the author of "All Summer in a Day?"
Who is Ray Bradbury?
Who is the author of "There Will Come Soft Rains?"
Who is Ray Bradbury?