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Rundown on Robots Trivia Quiz

Ten questions about robots in literature, in movies, and on TV. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Kuu. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Kuu

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
126,313

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1158

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Question 1 of 10

1. The word 'robot' was first used by a writer, in a play known as R.U.R (Rostum's Universal Robots). What was the writer's name? Hint

Hugo Gernsback

John Campbell

Karel Capek

Jack Rostum

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which science-fiction writer created the 'Three Laws of Robotics'? Hint

Isaac Asimov

Howard Fast

Fritz Leiber

Arthur C. Clarke

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Question 3 of 10

3. How tall is the "Star Wars" droid R2-D2? Hint

.96 meters

1.6 meters

2.6 meters

.56 meters

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of the robot in the classic sci-fi movie "Forbidden Planet"? Hint

Robby

RE-45

Roger

R-Jay

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Question 5 of 10

5. Gort, The robot in the 1951 movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still," was huge. How tall was the actor who played Gort? Hint

5' 5"

7' 2"

6' 10"

7' 7"

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the 1986 movie "Short Circuit," what caused the robot to malfunction? Hint

He was stuck by lightning

He was damaged in a car crash

He was reprogrammed by the children

He was damaged when he fell into the river

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Question 7 of 10

7. Marvin was the robot out of Douglas Adams' "The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy." What was 'special' about Marvin? Hint

He was actually human

He was paranoid

He was scared of cats

He wrote the 'Hitch-hiker's Guide'

8. In the long running series 'Dr Who' the Doctor had two robot companions over the years. One was Kamelion who was a shapechanger. What was 'special' about the other robot companion of the Doctor? Hint

He was a robot dog

He could become invisible

He was a singing robot

She was a female robot

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Question 9 of 10

9. The android on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" was called Data. What was the name of his evil 'brother' who appeared in several episodes? Hint

Lal

Lore

Hugh

Dane

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which family had a robot called Rosie? Hint

The Bradys

The Jetsons

The Addams Family

The Munsters

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The word 'robot' was first used by a writer, in a play known as R.U.R (Rostum's Universal Robots). What was the writer's name?

Answer: Karel Capek

Capek wrote R.U.R. in 1920, and it was first performed in 1921. Though the word 'robot' is now generally applied to mechanical beings, Capek's robots were organic artificial humans.

2. Which science-fiction writer created the 'Three Laws of Robotics'?

Answer: Isaac Asimov

These laws first appeared in Asimov's 1940 short story "Runaround." The laws are: (First Law) A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. (2nd law) A robot must obey orders given it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. (3rd law) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

3. How tall is the "Star Wars" droid R2-D2?

Answer: .96 meters

His friend, 3-CPO, is 1.67 meters tall.

4. What was the name of the robot in the classic sci-fi movie "Forbidden Planet"?

Answer: Robby

"Forbidden Planet" was made in 1956. It is set on Altair IV. The only inhabitants on the planet are Dr. Edward Morbius, his daughter, Altaira, and the robot. Then a spaceship arrives. Its crew are on a mission to discover what happened to a survey crew that diappeared on the planet 20 years before.

5. Gort, The robot in the 1951 movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still," was huge. How tall was the actor who played Gort?

Answer: 7' 7"

Gort was played by Lock Martin (1916-1959).

6. In the 1986 movie "Short Circuit," what caused the robot to malfunction?

Answer: He was stuck by lightning

The robot's name was Number 5. He is a military robot. After being hit by lightning he begins to think, with human emotions, and runs away.

7. Marvin was the robot out of Douglas Adams' "The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy." What was 'special' about Marvin?

Answer: He was paranoid

Besides being paranoid, Marvin also suffered from manic depression.

Answer: He was a robot dog

His name was K-9, and he was designed at the New Heidelburg University on Earth by Professor Marius.

9. The android on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" was called Data. What was the name of his evil 'brother' who appeared in several episodes?

Answer: Lore

Data and Lore were both portrayed by the actor Brent Spiner. In the movie "Star Trek: Nemesis," a third 'brother' called B4 appears.

10. Which family had a robot called Rosie?

Answer: The Jetsons

Rosie (originally Rosey) only appeared in two of the original classic episodes from the 1960s, but she appeared more often in episodes made in the 1980s.

Source: Author Kuu

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