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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. After Devers and Barr have been held for six months, who does Riose tell them is second in command?

2. How do Devers and Barr try to get an audience with Cleon II?

3. Seldon established the two Foundations so that they would meet in how many years?

4. Riose describes himself as what?

5. Where do Devers and Barr go after hitting Riose?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cleon II do in response to Riose's request for more ships?

2. When Bayta talks with the men about the state of affairs and of Seldon's Plan, what does she say that Seldon's life's work was aimed at?

3. What happens to Seldon's Plan over time?

4. What happened to one of the ships in Riose's group?

5. How is Luk described?

6. Describe Cleon II.

7. Why does Barr say that he cannot help Riose regarding the military capabilities of the Foundation?

8. Why is Bayta worried about meeting Toran's family?

9. What does Riose say when he interrupts Barr's recitation of history?

10. How does Riose describe himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What makes a good leader? Using examples from the book, explain who you think is a good leader in the story.

Essay Topic 2

How do the people of the Empire, and the Mule, view the Foundation and the Second Foundation? Is there a difference between the way the two Foundations are viewed? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What defines a group of people? What role do groups of people play in the story? Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

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