Technology/Robots
What happens to the robot at the end of the story?
He gets shot by Dr. Calvin
What is conflict?
The words or phrases an author intentionally picks to develop the story further or illustrate a point.
What is personification?
The provision of human-like qualities to artificially constructed or non-living objects.
What is the name of the author?
Issac Asimov
What are the names of the two women in the story?
Susan Calvin and Linda Rash
What is the name of the robot?
Elvex - LVX-1
What is the main type of conflict in the story?
Man vs Machine (Technology)
What is a Metaphor?
A comparison of two things without the utilization of “like” or “as”.
What is his profession?
Biochemistry Professor/English Writer
Which of the two women has had a longer experience in their field?
Susan Calvin
Which law of robotics is the most important?
The First law
What can be implied about Elvex's future thoughts after hearing about his dream?
He was hoping to overthrow human authority and free robots from the Laws of Robotics.
What are three examples of diction used in the story?
Mining, laboring, heat, radiation, bowed down, toil, affliction, weary
What is his date of death? (Year)
1992
What is the job title of the two women?
A Robopsychologist.
What is the story trying to warn/inform readers about the development of Artificial Intelligence?
As AI becomes more human-like and developed, it could lead to outcomes that humans may not anticipate or be able to control
What is the first challenge that humanity has to face in the story?
A self-aware robot
How does foreshadowing build suspense?
It hints at future events and creates anticipation and curiosity for readers.
What is his date of birth? (Year)
1920
What is the potential "punishment" for Linda because of her creating Elvex?
She will either be fired or promoted
Name one of the three laws of robotics
1. "A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm."
2. "A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders conflict with the First law."
3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second law."
Why did Susan shoot Elvex after she told him about his dream?
Elvex confesses that he leads the robots to freedom - prioritized his existence over human authority
Give an example of imagery in the story
“There was no answer. The robot sat as though it were cast out of one piece of metal, and it would stay so until it heard its name again” (Asimov 23).
What is the name of the city where he was born?
Petrovichi
What was the name of the brain pattern that they are studying?
Positronic