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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 does Gendibal know exists and that humanity is in danger in Chapter 10?

2. How old is the woman that Gendibal meets in Chapter 8?

3. What does Compor's ship house?

4. What is the transportation vehicle that Trevize takes look like on the outside in Chapter 4?

5. What does the woman tell Gendibal that she wants to be in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Gendibal.

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

5. Why does Pelorat learn about the Earth?

6. Describe a Jump.

7. Describe the Far Star.

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

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

10. How is Trevize proved guilty in Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trevize and Branno are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Trevize had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Branno had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in Foundation's Edge. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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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