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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. With whom does Trevize find he shares complimentary talents in Chapter 3?

2. What does the woman want to do and learn in Chapter 8?

3. Who is excited to visit the Galactic Library in Chapter 3?

4. Where is Trevize allowed to return only after succeeding in his task in Chapter 2?

5. What region do Trevize and Pelorat arrive at in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Branno and Trevize's confrontation in Chapter 2.

2. Describe the travel Trevize and Pelorat undergo to reach Sayshell Planet in Chapter 9.

3. Describe why Trevize is arrested in Chapter 1.

4. How does Trevize ease Pelorat's concerns over flying in Chapter 4?

5. Describe Pelorat and Trevize's relationship.

6. What is Trevize tasked with doing?

7. How does Trevize respond to Branno's accusations in Chapter 1?

8. Describe the Hyper Plan and its fatal flaw.

9. What challenge does Delarmi present Gendibal in Chapter 8?

10. How does Trevize control the spaceship in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The concept of good versus evil appears throughout the book. Who in your opinion is good? Who is bad? Why? Do these characters change over time? Why or why not? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Trevize. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Gendibal. What is his role in Foundation's Edge? What was Asimov trying to accomplish by creating Gendibal's character in the novel?

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