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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 name of the mode of the transportation that Trevize takes in Chapter 3?

2. Who blocks Gendibal's way and mocks his speech in Chapter 7?

3. Whose behavior is violent and considered out of character in Chapter 10?

4. In Chapter 7, where is Gendibal jogging?

5. What proves that Seldon's appearance was too synchronized with reality to be authentic in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Gendibal's interaction with Rufirant on the road.

3. How does Branno get Compor to do her bidding in Chapter 3?

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

5. Describe Novi as a witness in Gendibal's trial in Chapter 10.

6. Describe the spaceship travel in Chapter 11 and arrival.

7. Describe Novi.

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

9. Why does Gendibal challenge people to undergo mental analysis in Chapter 8?

10. Describe Gendibal.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose a character that Trevize grows to like and become familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

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

Compare and contrast the depiction of these two male characters in the book, Trevize and Pelorat. How are they similar? How are they different? How are their ultimate experiences similar? What is the lesson that the author wishes to convey through these examples?

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