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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. What region do Trevize and Pelorat arrive at in Chapter 9?

2. Where is the only library that Pelorat has not studied in Chapter 6?

3. Before being colonized, what only produced primitive life in Chapter 6?

4. With whom does Trevize find he shares complimentary talents in Chapter 3?

5. What does the young woman's hairstyle remind Gendibal of in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the spaceship travel in Chapter 11 and arrival.

2. Describe Novi as a witness in Gendibal's trial in Chapter 10.

3. Describe the Far Star.

4. Describe why Trevize is arrested in Chapter 1.

5. Describe the travel Trevize and Pelorat undergo to reach Sayshell Planet in Chapter 9.

6. Why does Gendibal challenge people to undergo mental analysis in Chapter 8?

7. How do Shandess and Gendibal differentiate the design and contributions of people to the Prime Radiant in Chapter 5?

8. What challenge does Delarmi present Gendibal in Chapter 8?

9. Describe Novi.

10. What is Trevize tasked with doing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The concept of good versus evil appears throughout the book. Who in your opinion is good? Who is bad? Why? Do these characters change over time? Why or why not? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the depiction of these two male characters in the book, Trevize and Pelorat. How are they similar? How are they different? How are their ultimate experiences similar? What is the lesson that the author wishes to convey through these examples?

Essay Topic 3

Technology is a recurring theme in Foundation's Edge. What advancements occur in technology? Describe some of the tools, equipment and changes. How accurate are they? Do these changes result in positive or negative consequences? Discuss.

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