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Second Foundation | Quiz

Isaac Asimov
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Second Foundation | Quiz

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1)

What is Arcadia Darell doing when she is first introduced? (from 7-9)

Eating dinner.
Playing with dolls.
Sleeping.
Working on an essay.
2)

Anthor says that Homir went to Kalgan as a librarian with a stutter and came back how? (from 19-22)

Powerful and heroic.
A completely different man.
Engaged.
No different.
3)

What reason does Arcadia give her father for Anthor's visit? (from 7-9)

To discuss the Second Foundation.
To get money.
To marry Arcadia.
To kill Dr. Darell.
4)

What reason does Arcadia give to know that her father was expecting a visitor? (from 7-9)

There is a rumor in town.
He told Arcadia the news.
She heard it on the radio.
He sent the maid on holiday and made a spare bed.
5)

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

Just for fun.
To check for pieces of robotics.
To make sure no one is from the Second Foundation.
To check for diseases.
6)

In 10-12 what does Dr. Darell's message to Homir say? (from 10-12)

To bring Arcadia home.
For Arcadia to have a good time.
To suceed on the mission.
To kill the Mule.
7)

Anthor stares very hard at Homir during their meeting in 19-22 and tells him what? (from 19-22)

He is in love with Arcadia.
He hates him.
Dr. Darell is using him.
He is lying.
8)

What is Anthor's response when Seimic says that Seldon said the Second Foundation is at the other end of the universe? (from 19-22)

That is just a myth.
His results have proven otherwise.
It is a minor point.
Seimic is a spy.
9)

Why would it be suspicious for Homir to turn around to drop Arcadia off at home? (from 10-12)

He would lose a lot of money on the journey.
Because he is older than Arcadia.
Because the Mule would read Homir's mind.
He would be turning away very close to his destination.
10)

What question does Anthor ask Dr. Darell while descending the stairs in 7-9? (from 7-9)

Which way to City Hall?
Why does Dr. Darell have a daughter?
Has Arcadia ever mentioned marriage?
How old is Arcadia?
11)

Why does Dr. Darell tell Seimic not to tell anyone else of their plans in 16-18? (from 16-18)

So that no one can ruin his plan.
Because Arcadia is in danger.
Because he is nervous.
So as not to implicate anyone else.
12)

Why does Stettin say the treasury is struggling? (from 10-12)

The navy is too big.
People are stealing.
He is spending all the money.
The population is too big.
13)

What does Arcadia friend build for her? (from 7-9)

A model airplane.
A sound receiver.
A computer.
A motorcycle.
14)

How does Arcadia tell Palver her secret message? (from 16-18)

Whispers it in his ear.
In a secret code.
Tells Momma to tell him.
Writes him a note.
15)

Why does Arcadia tell her father she was being rude to Anthor? (from 7-9)

He father taught her to be like that.
Anthor is ugly.
She is just in a bad mood.
Anthor was looking through her window.
16)

How does Pappa persuade the Lieutenant to overlook Arcadia's papers? (from 13-15)

By slipping him 500 Credits.
By the orders of Stettin.
By telling him the truth.
Through threatening to kill him.
17)

When does Arcadia finally tell Palver the message for her father? (from 16-18)

After Palver promises to only tell her father.
After the downfal of the Second Foundation.
After Palver pays her.
After Momma is asleep.
18)

What is Stettin's response to Callia when she tells him that Arcadia said he was going to make an empire? (from 13-15)

He gets angry and destroys his chair.
He says that women cannot be trusted.
He asks to hear Arcadia's exact words.
He says that Arcadia is stupid.
19)

What status does Homir leave for Terminus? (from 19-22)

Callia's husband.
Ambassador of Peace.
Prisoner of Stettin.
Fiance to Arcadia.
20)

In 19-22, what does Anthor call Turbor when he disagrees with him? (from 19-22)

A genius.
A fat fool.
Arrogant.
A spy.
21)

What question does Homir ask Arcadia when he recognizes her in 10-12? (from 10-12)

Why is she spying on him?
Where is Anthor?
Where is her father?
What in space is she doing?
22)

What does Callia give Arcadia in her private chambers? (from 13-15)

Clean clothes and money.
A new necklace.
Drugs.
A stuffed animal.
23)

Who is Stettin talking to when first introduced in 10-12? (from 10-12)

The Mule.
Anthor.
Melius.
Channis.
24)

At the end of 13-15, why does Arcadia believe that the Lieutenant let her go on purpose? (from 13-15)

He knew Momma from his youth.
He thought she was beautiful.
A Lieutenant would never accept a bribe.
He was unable to read her papers.
25)

What reason does Acadia give for Anthor to behave when they first meet? (from 7-9)

She has a baseball bat under her bed.
She is not afraid of men.
She will call her father.
She knows hand to hand combat.
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