Robot Helpers for Grandparents

End-of-lesson check

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1. What is one main way a home helper robot helps keep older grownups safe?

   1. It plays video games with them
   2. It reminds them when to take their medicine
   3. It reads them stories
   4. It helps them cook dinner

2. How does a home helper detect if someone has fallen?

   1. It smells the air
   2. It listens for the sound of a fall
   3. It watches them with a camera
   4. It checks their blood pressure

3. Which of these is mentioned as something home helpers can do to help with loneliness?

   1. Dance with them
   2. Have short, friendly conversations
   3. Show them movies
   4. Tell them jokes all day

4. What happens when a home helper notices a fall or gets a command to call for help?

   1. It turns off all the lights
   2. It orders pizza
   3. It calls family or 911
   4. It locks the doors

5. The lesson describes home helpers as a 'backup pair of eyes and ears.' What does this mean?

   1. They help people see and hear better
   2. They are used for watching TV
   3. They help monitor the home when no one else is there
   4. They help with reading and listening to music

6. What kind of information might a home helper keep a record of?

   1. What movies they watched
   2. Who called them on the phone
   3. What they had for breakfast
   4. How the day went

7. Why is it important to check product details before buying a home helper?

   1. They all cost the same amount
   2. They all work exactly the same way
   3. They never need updates
   4. Prices, availability, and features can change quickly

8. What is a voice assistant?

   1. A robot that types for you
   2. A type of hearing aid
   3. A person who assists with speaking
   4. A device you talk to that can help you with tasks

9. Which of these is NOT listed as a function of home helpers in the lesson?

   1. Cooking full meals
   2. Listening for the sound of a fall
   3. Pill reminders at the right time
   4. Calling family or 911 on command

10. Who benefits from having a home helper robot in the house?

    1. Only the neighbors
    2. Only the robot manufacturer
    3. Only the doctor
    4. Both the older grownup and their family

11. What does 'fall detection' mean in the context of home helpers?

    1. A device that prevents falls from happening
    2. A tool that helps people stand up
    3. A system that measures how tall someone is
    4. A feature that notices when someone has fallen

12. Why might an older grownup living alone want a home helper?

    1. To help them with their job
    2. To teach them new video games
    3. To have peace of mind about safety
    4. To have someone to exercise with

13. What type of device might a home helper be?

    1. Always a telephone
    2. Sometimes a robot, sometimes just a speaker
    3. Always a small dog
    4. Always a tablet computer

14. What is an example of a task a home helper cannot do?

    1. Remind about medicine
    2. Babysit children
    3. Listen for falls
    4. Call family

15. What is the main idea the lesson wants you to remember about home helper robots?

    1. They only work for sick people
    2. They can replace all doctor visits
    3. They are expensive and not worth buying
    4. They give peace of mind and help families check in fast