Selection Quick Checks (English)



1.	According to the author, what sets Kismet apart from other robots?
	A.	Kismet looks like a person.
	B.	Kismet can turn cranks and play with slinkies
	C.	Kismet is built with motivational drives and equipped to interact with people.
	D.	Kismet is more useful for industry than most robots.

2.	According to the author, what aspect of Breazeal's background prepared her to work with robots?
	A.	Her parents had a early version of a robot maid.
	B.	Her parents were both scientists and "pro-technology."
	C.	She is a talented artist and well capable to make human-like faces.
	D.	She has worked to make a robot that resembled R2-D2 from Star Wars.

3.	What did scientists focus on to improve Kismet's social interactions?
	A.	giving him the right sort of voice
	B.	making say the right sort of emotional things
	C.	giving him clear facial expressions
	D.	helping him move his arms expressively

4.	How do most visitors to the lab seem to respond to Kismet?
	A.	They respond with affection; according to the author, they are charmed.
	B.	They are horrified.
	C.	giving him clear facial expressions.
	D.	They want to make robots too.

5.	What does Breazeal hope to learn about humans from her robots?
	A.	how humans develop and learn.
	B.	why humans react to robots the way they do
	C.	giving him clear facial expressions.
	D.	why we move our faces when we do

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