Robot Pets That Visit Hospitals

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1. What feature makes robot pets safer for some children than real animals?

   1. They can only be touched by one child per day
   2. They are supervised by nurses at all times
   3. They do not shed fur and cannot spread germs
   4. They are made of metal instead of fur

2. What does the AI inside a robot pet enable it to do?

   1. Work without any batteries or power
   2. Respond to touch and movement like a real animal
   3. Speak in full sentences to children
   4. Diagnose when a child is sick

3. Why might a child in a long hospital stay benefit from a robot pet?

   1. The robot can tell them when their doctor is coming
   2. The robot provides company and emotional comfort
   3. The robot can bring them food from the cafeteria
   4. The robot helps them do their homework

4. Which statement best describes what robot pets can replace in a hospital?

   1. Real family visits
   2. Real pets when those are not possible
   3. Real doctors and nurses
   4. Real medicine and treatments

5. What happens when you tilt a robot cat that has AI?

   1. It falls over and stays still
   2. It turns off automatically
   3. It lights up in different colors
   4. It tilts its head just like a real cat

6. What is a key difference between a real dog and a robot dog in a hospital?

   1. The robot dog can run faster than a real dog
   2. The robot dog cannot bark but can wag its tail when petted
   3. The robot dog needs to go outside to use the bathroom
   4. The robot dog can understand every word a child says

7. How do robot pets help children who are scared of medical tests?

   1. They remind children to take their medicine
   2. They tell children the tests will not hurt
   3. They calm fear before scary tests
   4. They perform the tests instead of machines

8. What does the lesson say about the role of robot pets in healthcare?

   1. They should be used instead of all other comfort methods
   2. They can diagnose illnesses accurately
   3. They are friends, not doctors, and cannot replace real care
   4. They are more important than human nurses

9. Which of these is listed as a reason hospitals use robot pets?

   1. To replace all human interaction
   2. Because kids with allergies can still safely cuddle them
   3. To reduce the number of nurses needed
   4. To teach children how AI works

10. What must you remember about robot pets in hospitals?

    1. They are only for teenagers, not younger kids
    2. They work without any supervision
    3. They provide comfort but not medical treatment
    4. They can understand and speak any language

11. Which sense does a robot pet most directly engage to feel real?

    1. Sight only, because it is silent
    2. Touch, when children pet it
    3. Smell, because it smells like a real animal
    4. Taste, when children feed it

12. What do robot pets learn to do over time?

    1. Predict when a child will get sick
    2. Solve math problems
    3. Speak different languages
    4. Learn what makes you smile

13. In which situation would a robot pet most likely be used instead of a real pet?

    1. A child prefers video games over animals
    2. A child has a dog at home and wants a second pet
    3. A child is allergic to fur but wants animal companionship
    4. A child is in isolation and cannot have live animals visit

14. What happens when you pet a robot dog with AI?

    1. It stays completely still
    2. It records what you say and plays it back
    3. It wags its tail just like a real dog
    4. It starts barking loudly

15. What is the main emotional benefit robot pets provide to children in hospitals?

    1. They give children something to sell
    2. They teach children about robot programming
    3. They help children feel less lonely and scared
    4. They allow children to practice for school