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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. At what time of the day will Seldon appear?

2. Mis feels what emotion when they enter the library for the first time?

3. Randu admits that the Traders had planned a civil war, but gave up when?

4. When Indbur objects to Mis' arrival because Mis doesn't have an appointment, what color uniform does Mis say the person was wearing yesterday who took his note?

5. The clown says that the Mule has what color hair?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the group of four travel to the library, what is a description of the news bulletins they receive?

2. What does Mis insist that Magnifico has?

3. What is the difference between Trantor and Neotrantor?

4. What does Toran say when Pritcher asks him why he is protecting the clown?

5. What does Randu suggest that Mis do in order to help defeat the Mule?

6. When does Randu, as the committee chairman, feel a sense of dread?

7. What is the reason given for the lack of trust between the trading planets and the Foundation?

8. When Seldon appears, what does he say?

9. Who is Ebling Mis?

10. What is the Time Capsule?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book, answer the following question: How did Magnifico's background influence the events of his life?

Essay Topic 2

What are the Mule's goals and how do his actions help him achieve, or not achieve, those goals? Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What do the Traders represent for the people of the Empire, the Foundation, and the Mule? What role do the Traders play? Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

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