"Robbie" Questions I, Robot

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1. If asked, how would Gloria describe her relationship with Robbie?

1. What details (at least 2) does the author include in the beginning to humanize Robbie?

1. What concerns about Robbie does Mrs. Weston express to Mr. Weston?

1. What law(s) of robotics does Mr. Weston reference in the story?

1. Why do the Westons buy Gloria a dog?  How does she react to it?

1. Why do the Westons go to New York?  Why does Gloria think they are going there?

1. How does the author describe New York City in the future? 

1. Why do the Westons go to the robot factory?

1. What decision do the Westons make at the end of the story?

1. What is the theme or main idea of the story?

1. After reading the story, how would you describe the author’s attitude toward robots?

1. What modern connections can you make to this story?   Does it remind you of any other movies or does Robbie seem like the inspiration for robots from other books, movies, or shows?  Why or why not.