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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. The Grand Master on Askone must come from what group?

2. The Askone nobleman refers to Ponyets as what?

3. How old is Hardin when the Traders chapter begins?

4. Lee thinks that Sermak will likely what?

5. How long does it take Ponyets to reach Askone?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Gorov facing the death penalty on Askone?

2. What does Lee Gorm give to Limar Ponyets?

3. Why does Sermak want Hardin to step down as leader of Terminus?

4. What does Leopold plan to do about his Uncle Wienis?

5. What does Gorov think will be his best chance for being released from prison on Askone?

6. How does Ponyets get the Grand Master of Askone to accept a nuclear device?

7. How does Pherl factor into Ponyet's plan to get Askone under the Foundation's control?

8. What does Wienis inform Leopold he plans to do about the Foundation?

9. Why isn't Gorov pleased with what Ponyets did to get him released from prison on Askone?

10. Why can't Ponyets tell Gorm which trader is being imprisoned on Askone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss psychohistory for both its importance to the plot and its broader thematic implications.

Essay Topic 2

What makes Foundation a preeminent work of science fiction with lasting impact?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of humanity in terms of what becomes of Terminus as it develops from an uninhabited planet to the Foundation.

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