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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Bodrig say should decide the matter in Riose's message?

2. Who captured Riose's ship?

3. Who is Fran?

4. What type of buildings are built on Trantor?

5. Seldon's Plan assures that _______ will succeed the Empire.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Riose describe himself?

2. Who does Devers believe Barr is?

3. What does Barr show Devers as proof of his relationship to Onum Barr?

4. What does Barr say is the effect of a weak Emperor fighting a war?

5. How do Barr and Devers escape from arrest on Trantor?

6. What is noteworthy about the actions of the men from the Foundation regarding Riose's ship?

7. What does Devers tell Riose when Riose tells Devers of the plan for the Empire to strike at the Federation?

8. What did Devers earn by giving Luk a gift?

9. What has prompted Bodrig to be concerned about Riose?

10. Why does Riose hold Devers and Barr on Wanda?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do the Traders represent for the people of the Empire, the Foundation, and the Mule? What role do the Traders play? Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is Seldon's Plan? What does Seldon's Plan mean for individual decisions? Use examples from the book to explain why Seldon's Plan allows, or doesn't allow, the actions of individuals to change the outcome of Seldon's Plan.

Essay Topic 3

Pritcher resists, but eventually converts, to the Mule's side. Why does Bayta believe it is fair for her and Toran to have the same experience? Cite examples from the story to support your answer.

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