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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. Tired of waiting, what does Shandess summarize at the meeting at the Table in Chapter 7?

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

3. What region do Trevize and Pelorat arrive at in Chapter 9?

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

5. Who is the Director of Security?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe a Jump.

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

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

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

5. Describe Pelorat and Trevize's relationship.

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

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

8. Why does Pelorat learn about the Earth?

9. Describe the Far Star.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Explain Asimov's use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

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