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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. In Part 3, Dors Venabili, Chapter 16, because what have brought no progress does Tennar threaten to cut off funding?

2. In Part 4, Wanda Seldon, Chapter 19, the dubious magistrate allows Hari to talk about what?

3. In Part 4, Wanda Seldon, Chapter 13, Hari meditates on how Trantor has declined over the past how many years?

4. In Part 3, Dors Venabili, Chapter 5, Raych recalls recovering from what kind of depression?

5. Stettin Palver majors in what subject in Part 4, Wanda Seldon, Chapter 23?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in Hari's second trial in Part 4, Wanda Seldon, Chapter 26?

2. What character is introduced in Part 4, Wanda Seldon, Chapter 2? What is the setting of this chapter?

3. Why does Tennar threaten to cut off funding for Hari's project in Part 3, Dors Venabili, Chapter 16?

4. What details of Wanda's dream does Dors relate in Part 3, Dors Venabili, Chapter 7?

5. How is the Psychohistory Project described in Part 3, Dors Venabili, Chapter 6? How does Hari feel about it?

6. What character does Hari meet and befriend in Part 4, Wanda Seldon, Chapter 24?

7. What threats does Dors make in Part 3, Dors Venabili, Chapter 15 and to whom?

8. What happens in Hari's first court case in Part 4, Wanda Seldon, Chapter 19?

9. What clue to Wanda's dream does Dors reveal in Part 3, Dors Venabili, Chapter 23?

10. How is Tamwile Elar introduced in Part 3, Dors Venabili, Chapter 6? Who hired him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the plot structure of Part 1, Eto Demerzel, identifying the exposition, rising action, climax and denouement of the section. How traditional is the plot structure?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the objectives and actions of Hari Seldon and the other main characters in Part 1, Eto Demerzel, Chapters 11-13. How does conflict arise?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the characters of Jo-Jo Joranum and Namarti in the narrative. What is the political objective of each of these characters?

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