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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 is recorded saying he/she believes in the Seldon Plan?

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

3. What was once the center of the Galactic Empire?

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

5. What color is Seldon's original plan in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Gendibal.

3. How does Trevize respond to Branno's accusations in Chapter 1?

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

5. Describe why Trevize is arrested in Chapter 1.

6. Describe a Jump.

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

8. How does Trevize control the spaceship in Chapter 4?

9. Why does Pelorat learn about the Earth?

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

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

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

Gaia is a concept, philosophy and living organism in Foundations' Edge. Who is the head of Gaia? Who are its members? How is the philosophy of Gaia expressed and where? Describe.

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