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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 contained on a single FX wafer in Chapter 4?

2. How old is the young Speaker when he goes to the interview for the position of First Speaker?

3. What did the young Speaker learn at an early age?

4. In Chapter 7, where is Gendibal jogging?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Quindor Shandess.

2. Describe the Hyper Plan and its fatal flaw.

3. Describe Novi.

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

5. What is Trevize tasked with doing?

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

7. Describe Pelorat and Trevize's relationship.

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

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

10. How do Shandess and Gendibal differentiate the design and contributions of people to the Prime Radiant in Chapter 5?

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

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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