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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. Ponyets refers to the Grand Master of Askone as what?

2. What method will the Grand Master use to put Gorov to death?

3. What object is Gorov trying to sell on Askone?

4. Lewis Bort tells Sermak that their uprising is a what?

5. Gorm gives Ponyets a message encased in a what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What was Ponyets really after on Askone?

5. How does Hardin thwart Wienis' plan to attack Terminus?

6. How did Hardin save Terminus from being taken over by planets like Anacreon?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the connection between consumerism and individuality as seen in the emergence of the merchant princes?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Asimov uses tone to change and enhance the pace of the narrative path of the story.

Essay Topic 3

What are the political ramifications of blurring the lines between religion and ideology? Discuss the layers to the theme of religion in the novel, from creation to missionaries to apathy.

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