INQ120D
Living an Examined Life

Assignment 24

Runaround

Read Isaac Asimov’s short story “Runaround” and write responses to the following questions and prompts.

  1. Write a short summary of the story.

  2. The story was originally published in 1942. Did the story seem dated or prescient? Please elaborate on why.

  3. Write a question related to the story you read that would make a good prompt for class discussion. Note, a good question doesn’t necessarily have a clear answer.

  4. Answer your question in a way that shows thought and nuance.

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