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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. When a tether snakes out, what does the figure that crosses, strip off to reveal in Chapter 17?

2. What is Gaia governed by in Chapter 19?

3. What is the pentagon of five stars in Chapter 13?

4. What is crowded in Chapter 13?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is radio noise important in Chapter 15?

2. Describe Novi's transformation in Chapter 19.

3. Describe what happens to the main characters at the end of the novel.

4. Describe the third alternative of Galaxia.

5. Describe Novi's interaction with Gendibal.

6. Why is Pelorat concerned in Chapter 14?

7. Describe Gendibal's growing attachment for Novi.

8. How does Novi take control of the mission in Chapter 19?

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

10. What does Branno plan to do as the ship approaches Gaia in Chapter 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the depiction of these two male characters in the book, Trevize and Pelorat. How are they similar? How are they different? How are their ultimate experiences similar? What is the lesson that the author wishes to convey through these examples?

Essay Topic 2

Intuition has particular significance in Foundation's Edge. What is the significance of having intuition in the story? Who chases after intuition? Who has intuition? Who loses intuition? Who gains intuition? What does Asimov ultimately say about intuition through the characters of Trevize and Branno and what is the importance of this discovery and the characters' role? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the settings for Foundation's Edge. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. How do these settings even if imaginary, reflect modern settings or culture? Why did the author choose to use these places in Foundation's Edge?

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