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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 Mule only allow neutrality for in Chapter 13?

2. Where does Branno seal a state treaty in Chapter 20?

3. When Trevize and Pelorat debate the idea of numerous universes, what does Dom call what they are doing in Chapter 17?

4. What does Gendibal plead with Trevize should support in Chapter 19?

5. What did the robots understand that made them leave the humans alone in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Pelorat and Bliss' relationship.

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

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

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

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

6. Describe the Five Sisters.

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

8. What is important about planets and their smell?

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

10. Why is Pelorat concerned in Chapter 14?

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

Describe Gendibal. What is his role in Foundation's Edge? What was Asimov trying to accomplish by creating Gendibal's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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