Science Fiction Short Stories

Question 1

Why does the modified robot in "Lost Little Robot" disappear?

Accepted Answer

He's told to go away

Question 2

What is the first law of Robotics?

Accepted Answer

A Robot cannot harm a human. A robot cannot let harm come

Question 3

Who is the author of I, Robot?

Accepted Answer

Isaac Asimov

Question 4

When the outcome is different that what the character is expected is what type of irony?

Accepted Answer

Dramatic

Question 5

What are the scientists trying to create at hyper-base?

Accepted Answer

hyperatomic drive

Question 6

Why does Herbie decide to lie?

Accepted Answer

To keep from hurting people

Question 7

How are beautiful people handicapped in Harrison Bergeron?

Accepted Answer

They must wear masks

Question 8

Why is Dr. Calvin so worried by the modification to the first law?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 9

Who is in charge of the government in Harrison Bergeron?

Accepted Answer

The Handicapper General

Question 10

What is Kurt Vonnegut's message on equality in Harrison Bergeron?

Accepted Answer

No one can be equal, but we should celebrate our strengths

Question 11

What serious subject is being satirized in 2BR02B?

Accepted Answer

Population Control

Question 12

How many characteristics of a dystopia are there?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 13

The fact that people are unwilling to die shows that humanity is ______________

Accepted Answer

Selfish and full of cowards

Question 14

What was society searching for that ultimately lead to a dystopia in Harrison Bergeron?

Accepted Answer

A Utopia

Question 15

Why is the modified NS-7 one step ahead of Dr. Calvin?

Accepted Answer

He is starting to hit singularity

Question 16

What is the name of the robot that can read minds?

Accepted Answer

Herbie

Question 17

When a situation is different that what is expected is what type of Irony?

Accepted Answer

Situational

Question 18

How are smart people handicapped in Harrison Bergeron?

Accepted Answer

They have sounds blasted into their ears

Question 19

What is The Brain's coping mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Practical Jokes

Question 20

How are strong people handicapped in Harrison Bergeron?

Accepted Answer

They wear weights

Question 21

What is the name of US Robotics super computer?

Accepted Answer

The Brain

Question 22

Why does Herbie eventually explode?

Accepted Answer

The first law paradox makes him realize he hurt humans

Question 23

What is the "Turing Test"?

Accepted Answer

A test to see if a robot can pass as human

Question 24

According to Hamlet, why don't people want to die?

Accepted Answer

They are cowards

Question 25

How many children is Mr. Wehling having?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 26

What is the Federal Bureau of Termination?

Accepted Answer

The place where people volunteer to die

Question 27

What is 2BR02B an allusion to?

Accepted Answer

Hamlet's Soliloquy

Question 28

What does AI stand for?

Accepted Answer

Artificial Intelligence

Question 29

What is the end result of most novels about AI endeavors?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 30

What is the singularity theory?

Accepted Answer

The point in which robots become smarter than humans

Question 31

For how long was the Euphio Machine on during the experiment?

Accepted Answer

3 Days

Question 32

Why do women in the Federal Bureau of Termination grow facial hair?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 33

Why isn't Mr. Wehling Happy in 2BR02B?

Accepted Answer

He has to kill 3 people in order for his kids to live

Question 34

Who is the author of 2BR02B?

Accepted Answer

Kurt Vonnegut

Question 35

How is The Brain able to create a hyper atomic drive?

Accepted Answer

"because humans do not mind dying"

Question 36

Where did the Euphio sound waves come from?

Accepted Answer

A star cluster

Question 37

What happens to the people with the machine is shut off?

Accepted Answer

They go through withdrawal

Question 38

What metaphor does the painting represent in 2BR02B?

Accepted Answer

The Irony of Life

Question 39

What is a satire?

Accepted Answer

Making fun of something serious

Question 40

What is the Euphio Machine?

Accepted Answer

A Machine that makes you Euphoric

Science Fiction Short Stories

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Science Fiction Short Stories

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