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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 is the day of independence called in Chapter 13?

2. Who flirt on the way to meet Dom in Chapter 17?

3. What is small but well kept, allowing them to keep the ship without risk in Chapter 11?

4. What crisis does Gaia need Trevize for in Chapter 17?

5. What is lacking that typically indicates human life to Trevize on the planets in Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what SQ tells Trevize about Gaia and Sayshell.

2. Why is radio noise important in Chapter 15?

3. Describe the relationship of humans and robots told by Dom in Chapter 17.

4. Describe Gendibal's growing attachment for Novi.

5. Describe Pelorat and Bliss' relationship.

6. Describe Branno and Gendibal's resolutions in Chapter 20.

7. Describe Thoobing's argument against using force in Chapter 16.

8. How does Trevize try to prevent interference on his spaceship's course in Chapter 14?

9. What is important about planets and their smell?

10. Describe robots.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Psychic phenomena is another important theme of Foundation's Edge. Where and how are these phenomena revealed and in what ways? Do they change over time? Do they evoke certain emotions in characters and do they promote change or transformation? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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