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

2. What or whom is held hostage to ensure that Compor does what he is ordered to do in Chapter 3?

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

4. Where does Pelorat's interest in Earth stem from?

5. Who sleeps poorly at night worried about exile in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Novi.

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

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

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

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

6. Describe the Far Star.

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

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

9. Describe why Trevize is arrested in Chapter 1.

10. Describe Delarmi's motivation at the trial in Chapter 10.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book Foundation's Edge? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Technology is a recurring theme in Foundation's Edge. What advancements occur in technology? Describe some of the tools, equipment and changes. How accurate are they? Do these changes result in positive or negative consequences? Discuss.

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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