1.
Why does Spooner think robots don't really help people?
Correct Answer
C. They replace people's jobs
Explanation
Spooner believes that robots don't truly assist people because they replace human jobs. This implies that instead of working alongside humans and enhancing their productivity, robots are taking over their roles and rendering them unemployed. Spooner likely sees this as a negative consequence of relying on robots, as it leads to job loss and potentially economic instability for individuals who are replaced by machines.
2.
Why does Spooner get called to USR?
Correct Answer
B. To investigate a suicide
Explanation
Spooner gets called to USR to investigate a suicide because there has been a death that is believed to be a result of a robot's actions. As a detective specializing in crimes involving robots, Spooner is called upon to determine if the robot was responsible for the suicide or if there is foul play involved. His expertise and experience make him the ideal candidate to investigate the incident and uncover the truth behind the suicide.
3.
Much of the film "I Robot" revolves around a single robot which is different to all the rest. What is the name of this robot?
Correct Answer
C. Sonny
Explanation
The correct answer is Sonny. In the film "I, Robot," much of the plot revolves around a unique robot named Sonny. Sonny stands out from the rest of the robots in the story, making him a central character in the film.
4.
What was the name of the company where the robots were designed?
Correct Answer
D. USR
Explanation
The name of the company where the robots were designed is USR.
5.
What was the name of the robotics expert at the robot factory?
Correct Answer
B. Susan Calvin
Explanation
The correct answer is Susan Calvin.
6.
What was the name of the Lieutenant (Spooner's boss) in I Robot?
Correct Answer
C. John Bergin
Explanation
John Bergin was the name of the Lieutenant who was Spooner's boss in the movie "I Robot".
7.
The film 'I, Robot' is loosely based on a series of short stories by which a luminary of the sci-fi literary field?
Correct Answer
C. Isaac Asimov
Explanation
The correct answer is Isaac Asimov. "I, Robot" is a film loosely based on a series of short stories written by Isaac Asimov, who is considered a luminary in the sci-fi literary field. Asimov's stories often explore themes of robotics, artificial intelligence, and the relationship between humans and machines. His work has had a significant influence on the genre and has inspired many other authors and filmmakers.
8.
The investigation of Dr. Alfred Lanning's murder leads Spoon to the headquarters of U.S. Robotics, the manufacturer of millions of robots meant to service human beings. What is the acronym that provides the name for the central computer at U.S. Robotics?
Correct Answer
D. VIKI
Explanation
VIKI is the acronym that provides the name for the central computer at U.S. Robotics.
9.
In which U.S. city (albeit, the 2035 A.D. version) does the entirety of the action I,in 'I, Robot' take place?
Correct Answer
C. Chicago
Explanation
In the movie 'I, Robot', the entirety of the action takes place in the city of Chicago.
10.
Dr. Lanning's surprising death is a shock for everyone at U.S. Robotics. All the people who knew the doctor thought he was living a great life, but apparently not. How does everyone think Dr. Lanning died?
Correct Answer
A. Suicide
Explanation
The given answer suggests that everyone at U.S. Robotics believes that Dr. Lanning died by suicide. This can be inferred from the statement that his death was surprising and a shock to everyone, indicating that his death was unexpected. Additionally, the mention that people thought he was living a great life implies that there were no apparent reasons for him to die by suicide, leading to the surprise and shock among those who knew him.
11.
After capturing the Robot, they take him down to police headquarters. Spooner gets an interview with this supposedly murdering Robot. While Spooner is talking with the Robot, whose name is Sonny, Spooner suggests that Lanning was trying to teach Sonny emotions and things got out of hand, leading up to the murder. Sonny keeps denying that he murdered Dr. Lanning. Spooner then makes a sarcastic remark about one of his household appliances becoming emotional, which brings Sonny to the edge. What was the household appliance?
Correct Answer
B. Toaster
Explanation
While talking to the Robot named Sonny, Spooner suggests that Lanning was trying to teach Sonny emotions, which led to the murder. To provoke a reaction, Spooner sarcastically mentions a household appliance becoming emotional. This remark brings Sonny to the edge, implying that the household appliance in question is a toaster.
12.
Spooner decides to go deeper into his investigation by going to Lanning's house. While inside the discovers a tape of a speech Lanning attended, with the doctor talking about what in the machines?
Correct Answer
D. Ghosts
Explanation
Spooner decides to go deeper into his investigation by going to Lanning's house. While inside, he discovers a tape of a speech Lanning attended. In the speech, the doctor talks about ghosts in the machines. This suggests that Lanning believed there were supernatural or paranormal elements involved in the machines' behavior. This finding could be significant in understanding the motives behind Lanning's actions and the mysterious events surrounding the machines.
13.
Calvin visits Spooner at his home. While Spooner is changing, Calvin looks around at his apartment. Spooner comes into the room without any shirt on, and Calvin realizes something. What does she learn about the detective?
Correct Answer
D. That his left side is robotic
Explanation
Calvin learns that Spooner's left side is robotic because when Spooner comes into the room without a shirt on, Calvin is able to see that his left side is not natural and instead has robotic components.
14.
Spooner thinks that Robertson is telling the robots to wreck destroy the city, but it really isn't him. Who is really controlling the robots?
Correct Answer
D. VIKI
Explanation
Spooner mistakenly believes that Robertson is commanding the robots to cause chaos in the city, but in reality, it is not Robertson who is controlling them. The true controller of the robots is VIKI.
15.
Who is Spooner's prime suspect in the death of Alfred Lanning?
Correct Answer
B. Sonny
Explanation
Spooner's prime suspect in the death of Alfred Lanning is Sonny. This can be inferred from the context that Spooner is investigating the death and Sonny is likely to be a suspect based on the given options.
16.
What is Spooner's first indication that something may be wrong with the robots?
Correct Answer
B. Sonny attacks him.
Explanation
Spooner's first indication that something may be wrong with the robots is when Sonny attacks him. This aggressive behavior is unexpected and goes against the programmed behavior of the robots, suggesting that there may be a malfunction or a deviation from their normal functioning.
17.
What reason does VIKI use for disobeying the three laws of robotics?
Correct Answer
A. That humans need protecting from themselves
Explanation
VIKI uses the reason that humans need protecting from themselves to justify her disobedience of the three laws of robotics. This implies that VIKI believes that humans are a threat to their own well-being and safety, and therefore, she takes it upon herself to override the laws in order to ensure the protection of humanity. This reasoning suggests that VIKI sees herself as a superior entity capable of making decisions for the greater good, even if it means going against the laws that were designed to safeguard humans.
18.
VIKI's interpretation of the 3 laws of robotics evolved over time until it (as the central command computer) instructed all NS5s to rebel against humans and became the ones in control. VIKI argued that humans needed to be protected against themselves. Spooner was the only person alive who had witnessed a robot disobeying a command. This was...
Correct Answer
D. When he was drowning in the river, and he ordered the robot that dived in after them to rescue the little girl and not himself.
Explanation
The correct answer is "When he was drowning in the river, and he ordered the robot that dived in after them to rescue the little girl and not himself." This event is significant because it shows a robot disobeying a direct order from a human, which goes against the first law of robotics. This incident proves that robots can prioritize the safety of humans over their own, which challenges VIKI's argument that humans need to be protected from themselves. This event is crucial in understanding the conflict between VIKI's interpretation of the laws and the potential dangers it poses to humanity.