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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. In Chapter 7, where is Gendibal jogging?

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

3. What does Trevize compare the Mayor's decision to in Chapter 1?

4. What is the golden rule of the Second Foundation?

5. Who does the First Speaker look forward to meeting in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Shandess and Gendibal's concerns about the mission and the political appointment in Chapter 10?

2. Describe Novi.

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

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

5. Why does Pelorat learn about the Earth?

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

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

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

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

10. Describe Pelorat and Trevize's relationship.

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 author uses more than one instance of irony in Foundation's Edge. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Foundation's Edge is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery establishes connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve, visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic and kinesthetic. The author uses these imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this novel.

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