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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. Where does Seldon read the book?

2. What library is the old man licensed to use?

3. Where does Seldon put the book?

4. Who are only allowed inside the temple on special occasions?

5. What does Seldon say Raindrop knows about?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Venabili embarrass Seldon?

2. What does Seldon think is the key to psychohistory?

3. What do the Tisalver's say about Billibotton and Mother Rittah?

4. How do Seldon and Venabili prepare to go to the Sacratorium?

5. How does Sunmaster say they trapped Seldon and Venabili?

6. Why does Venabili doubt Hummin is not in charge of the upperside?

7. Why is Seldon disappointed in the Mycogenian's book?

8. What does Seldon tell Davan before he leaves with the sergeant?

9. Why does Demerzel never let himself be seen on the palace grounds?

10. Describe the room in the temple that Venabili and Seldon enter.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick two characters from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the novel and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and examine what it expresses about late 20th century society.

1) The role of women.

2) Predictive powers.

3) Mistrust of other cultures.

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