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

2. In Chapter 1, who is conversing outside the Executive Council?

3. What does Trevize appear obsessed with in Chapter 6?

4. What is Compor known for duplicating in Chapter 3?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pelorat learn about the Earth?

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

3. Describe Gendibal.

4. How is Trevize proved guilty in Chapter 1?

5. Describe why Trevize is arrested in Chapter 1.

6. Describe Pelorat and Trevize's relationship.

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

8. Describe the Hyper Plan and its fatal flaw.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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