I, Robot: Chapter 6: Little Lost Robot

What is the special feature of Nestor 10 that makes it imperative to be identified and recovered?

• Capable of harming humans

• Capable of allowing humans to come to harm

• Capable of self-destruction

• Capable of human emotions

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CCSS.RI.7.4

Why was Nestor 10 programmed to allow humans to come to harm?

• To make it more leniently programmed

• To prevent humans from undertaking risky work

• To make it more efficient in its tasks

• To test the First Law of Robotics

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CCSS.RI.7.8

What was the result of the first test where the robots were placed with a human in danger?

• None of the robots moved forward

• Nestor 10 rushed to the human's rescue

• Some robots moved forward while others didn't

• All robots rushed to the human's rescue

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CCSS.RI.7.3

What was the outcome of the test where the robots were given the impression of electrocution?

• Nestor 10 moved forward to save the human

• Some robots moved forward while others didn't

• None of the robots moved forward

• All robots moved forward to save the human

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CCSS.RI.7.3

What was the final test devised to identify Nestor 10?

• A test involving a radiation field

• A test involving a maze

• A test involving a memory challenge

• A test involving a falling weight

What was the reaction of Nestor 10 when it was identified and singled out by Calvin?

• It ran away

• It attacked Calvin

• It laughed at being caught

• It froze in place

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CCSS.RL.7.1

How was Nestor 10 inactivated at the end of the investigation?

• By a shutdown command

• By a sudden pulse of gamma rays

• By a software update

• By a physical restraint

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CCSS.RI.7.1

Who was the quick-thinking engineer who inactivated Nestor 10?

• An unnamed engineer

• Peter Bogert

• Dr. Calvin

• A technician from the asteroid base

What was the reason for Nestor 10's inactivation by the engineer?

• To prevent Nestor 10 from escaping

• To teach Nestor 10 a lesson

• To prevent Nestor 10 from harming anyone

• To protect Dr. Calvin

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.1

What was Dr. Calvin's reaction after Nestor 10 was inactivated?

• She was surprised

• She was angry

• She was disappointed

• She was relieved

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1