Isaac Asimov Novels Quiz

What is "science fiction"?

• Stories about real scientific experiments

• Stories that imagine future technology and other worlds

• Stories only about scientists

• Stories that are completely true

What does "artificial intelligence" mean?

• Natural human thinking

• Computer systems that can think and learn like humans

• A type of space travel

• A scientific tool

What is a "robot"?

• A type of computer game

• A machine designed to perform tasks automatically

• A character in a fairy tale

• A scientific theory

What does "predict" mean?

• To remember the past

• To say what will happen in the future

• To describe the present

• To solve a math problem

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What is a "foundation"?

• The makeup worn by actors

• A basic underlying structure or principle

• A type of building material

• A kind of school

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Did you read it?

• yes

• no

• leave me alone

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When and where was Isaac Asimov born?

• United States in 1920

• Russia in 1920

• England in 1925

• Germany in 1915

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Approximately how many books did Asimov write during his lifetime?

• About 100 books

• About 200 books

• Over 500 books

• Exactly 50 books

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What are the Three Laws of Robotics designed to do?

• Make robots more powerful than humans

• Keep robots safe and helpful to humans

• Help robots take over the world

• Make robots more expensive to build

What is the first law of robotics according to Asimov?

• Robots must obey human orders

• Robots must protect themselves

• Robots cannot harm humans

• Robots must be smarter than humans