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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 is the Seldon Plan based on that makes it worthless?

2. Who challenges Shandess' delay at the meeting at the Table in Chapter 7?

3. What do the First and Young Speakers study together in Chapter 5?

4. What is another name for scholars in Chapter 7?

5. Why does Pelorat index his library in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Gendibal think humanity is in danger in Chapter 10?

3. Describe Novi.

4. What kind of violence does Trevize face for his crime in Chapter 1?

5. Describe what Pelorat sees as the spaceship flies in Chapter 4.

6. Why does Pelorat learn about the Earth?

7. Describe Gendibal.

8. What two conclusions does Branno derive in Chapter 2?

9. Why does Gendibal challenge people to undergo mental analysis 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

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 2

Asimov employs bold and and effective language with some powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism, briefly describe it and identify the technique which it embodies.

Essay Topic 3

Gaia is a concept, philosophy and living organism in Foundations' Edge. Who is the head of Gaia? Who are its members? How is the philosophy of Gaia expressed and where? Describe.

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