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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. When does Pritchard grow fearful in 4-6?

2. Why does Anthor want Dr. Darell and his colleagues to scan their minds in 7-9?

3. Who is the Mule's general?

4. Who is the last person to enter into the room where the confrontation is happening at the end of 4-6?

5. What is Pritcher's immediate reaction upon first meeting Channis?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dr. Darell scold Arcadia when he enters her room at the beginning of 7-9?

2. What reasons does the Mule give for believing that the Second Foundation was not on Tazenda judging by Channis' reactions?

3. Why does the Mule choose Channis to accompany Pritcher on the assignment of finding the Second Foundation?

4. How does Channis describe the people of Rossem?

5. What are Channis' reasons for telling Pritchard that his mind has been tampered with by the Second Foundation in 4-6? Why would the Second Foundation leave Pritchard's feeling of loyalty?

6. In 1-3, what reason does the Mule give Channis about his assurance that the mythical Second Foundation really exists?

7. What is the history of Han Pritcher and how does this character remember his past?

8. What is the Mule's motivations for finding the Second Foundation? How close has he come to this discovery?

9. In 7-9, what reasons does Arcadia give that she has knowledge that her father is expecting a visitor?

10. In 4-6, how does the Mule know that Channis is a Second Foundationer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are three female characters presented in "Second Foundation:" Arcadia, Callia and Momma. All of the characters have great influence in the plot of the novel. Please respond to the following with supporting evidence:

1) What way does Asimov portray the character of Arcadia?

2) What way does Asimov portray the character of Callia?

3) What way does Asimov portray the character of Momma?

4) Does the author imply that females have important roles in society alongside that of men?

Essay Topic 2

Asimov is a leading author in the literary genre of science fiction and his novel "Second Foundation" is an example of his work that fits into this category. Respond to the following with supporting examples from the story:

1) How does the setting of the novel reflect elements of science fiction?

2) How does the technology featured in the novel reflect attributes of science fiction?

3) In what ways does science fiction allow Asimov to write about events featured in "Second Foundation"?

Essay Topic 3

The author was decidedly involved in education and academics and this real life influence is clearly represented throughout the novel. Respond to the following with supporting evidence from the book:

1) How did Asimov's life in education influence the book?

2) How do characters involved in academics, such as Homir and Seimic influence the events of the novel?

3) What is Asimov saying about the importance of education by having highly educated characters as the leaders of a rebellious group trying to overthrow a dominant organization?

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