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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 name does Wanda overhear in her grandfather's office that sounds like "lemonade" to her in Part 3, Dors Venabili, Chapter 26?

2. What is the name of the litterer who scoffs at Hari's order to pick it up in Part 4, Wanda Seldon, Chapter 25?

3. In Part 3, Dors Venabili, Chapter 7, Wanda's dream involves two men using what phrase?

4. In Part 4, Wanda Seldon, Chapter 22, who greets Hari and Wanda cordially in his plush office?

5. In Part 3, Dors Venabili, Chapter 6, Hari accepts mortality but would regret leaving what unfinished?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What internal and external conflicts does Emperor Agis XIV face in Part 4, Wanda Seldon, Chapter 21?

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

5. Who describes the history of DNA mapping in Part 4, Wanda Seldon, Chapter 5?

6. How does Dors go about reaching the army headquarters in Part 3, Dors Venabili, Chapter 14?

7. What leads to the turning point in psychohistory that takes place in Part 4, Wanda Seldon, Chapter 3?

8. With whom is Hari discussing legal matters in Part 4, Wanda Seldon, Chapter 18? Why?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the theme of anti-scientism and the character of Gennaro Mummery in the novel. How does Mummery relate to this theme?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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