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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 does Pelorat recognize as Gaia in Chapter 13?

2. What did robots succeed in doing according to Dom in Chapter 17?

3. Who is horrified to find clothes are missing in Chapter 15?

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

5. What has Trevize instructed the computer to do in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Dom.

3. What is the significance of the Day of Flight?

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

5. What concerns does Gendibal have about Trevize in Chapter 12?

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

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

8. How does Trevize bring the spaceship closer to Gaia in Chapter 15?

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

10. Describe Gendibal's standoff with Branno.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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.

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