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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 the pentagon of five starts in Chapter 13 symbolize?

2. With a mini-Jump, where does Trevize take the spaceship in Chapter 15?

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

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

5. Who is supposed to report on Trevize's activity for the Mayor in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is important about planets and their smell?

3. Why is Pelorat concerned in Chapter 14?

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

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

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

7. What recognition does Compor desire in Chapter 12?

8. Describe Pelorat and Bliss' relationship.

9. Describe Bliss.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Asimov employs bold and and effective language with some powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism, briefly describe it and identify the technique which it embodies.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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