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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 does the clown learn to use at the library so he can read?

2. When the planet begins to take fire for the Mule's people, what does Indbur do?

3. How is the clown described?

4. Mis says that the Mule is _______, and that causes fear.

5. What commodity does Kalgan have that Haven II does not?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Time Capsule?

2. Who is Ebling Mis?

3. What do Randu and Indbur talk about while waiting for Seldon to appear?

4. Why is the rest of Seldon's message lost?

5. What is the economy of Trantor based on when the four land and meet Senter?

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

9. Why does MIs say that Randu feels better at night?

10. When Seldon appears, what does he say?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Seldon's Plan? What does Seldon's Plan mean for individual decisions? Use examples from the book to explain why Seldon's Plan allows, or doesn't allow, the actions of individuals to change the outcome of Seldon's Plan.

Essay Topic 2

What is the role of emotions in the book? How are emotions controlled and explained? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

How did Bayta and Toran defeat the Mule? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

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