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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 are humanifoid computerized tools also known as in Chapter 13?

2. What does Branno suspect Compor is part of in Chapter 18?

3. What is Gaia not allowed to do in Chapter 19?

4. What does the Trantorian spacecraft resemble in Chapter 16?

5. What truth does Pelorat question about the Earth in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Gendibal fobid Compor to assist Trevize in Chapter 12?

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

3. Why does Branno fail to stop Trevize in Chapter 18?

4. Why does Gaia probably not exist outside of legend according to Thoobing?

5. Describe Dom.

6. Describe robots.

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

8. Describe the Five Sisters.

9. What does Gendibal warn Branno of during the standoff?

10. Describe Bliss.

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

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 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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