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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 skipping a visit to the library to seek legendary Earth according to Shandess in Chapter 8?

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

3. Where does a candidate exist in Chapter 6 for study?

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

5. In Chapter 2, what does Branno know about the prisoner's statement?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Novi as a witness in Gendibal's trial in Chapter 10.

2. What happens when Gendibal enters the political arena late in Chapter 8?

3. How is Trevize proved guilty in Chapter 1?

4. Describe Quindor Shandess.

5. Describe the travel Trevize and Pelorat undergo to reach Sayshell Planet in Chapter 9.

6. Describe Pelorat and Trevize's relationship.

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

8. Describe a Jump.

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

10. Describe the Hyper Plan and its fatal flaw.

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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