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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 luxurious and surprises Trevize in Chapter 16?

2. What smells badly to Pelorat in Chapter 13?

3. What is the third alternative proposed by Gaia in Chapter 19?

4. What plan works in Chapter 11?

5. What is the day of independence called in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Pelorat and Bliss' relationship.

3. Describe Novi's role in Gendibal's mission.

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

5. Why is Pelorat concerned in Chapter 14?

6. Describe the third alternative of Galaxia.

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

8. Describe Gendibal's standoff with Branno.

9. Describe robots.

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

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

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 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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