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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Channis states that he does not fear what in 1-3?
(a) The Mule or the Second Foundation.
(b) The Foundation.
(c) His subjects.
(d) His wife.

2. In 4-6, who is described as knowing that Pritchard and Channis were coming and has already arranged to arrive in Rossem?
(a) The Governor of Tazenda.
(b) The First Speaker.
(c) The Mule.
(d) The ship's doctor.

3. How does the Mule know that Channis is a Second Foundationer?
(a) The Mule can read his thoughts.
(b) Channis has a secret tattoo.
(c) Channis can resist the Mule's mind control.
(d) Someone betrayed Channis.

4. What type of lifestyle does Channis describe the people of Rossem leading?
(a) Healthy.
(b) Confused.
(c) Unhealthy.
(d) Slothful.

5. How old is Arcadia Darell?
(a) 25.
(b) 18.
(c) 10.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what planet does the novel begin?

2. Why does the Mule say that Channis will be less likely to be detected by the Second Foundation?

3. At the start of the book, who is the leader of the galaxy?

4. Why does Arcadia tell her father she was being rude to Anthor?

5. Who is decided to be sent to Kalgan at the end of 7-9?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Rossem elders react to the arrival of Pritchard and Channis?

2. In 1-3, what reason does the Mule give Channis about his assurance that the mythical Second Foundation really exists?

3. What do Dr. Darell and Anthor do for the week after Anthor's arrival? How does this help with Anthor's disguise?

4. How does Channis describe the planet that is likely to be home to the Second Foundation?

5. What does Anthor ask Dr. Darell as they descend downstairs in 7-9? What is Dr. Darell's reaction?

6. What is the Mule's motivations for finding the Second Foundation? How close has he come to this discovery?

7. How has Arcadia kept herself busy since Anthor's arrival?

8. Why does the Mule choose Channis to accompany Pritcher on the assignment of finding the Second Foundation?

9. Why does Pritchard pull a gun on Channis? What are his reasons for accusing Channis of this crime?

10. What factors contribute to Channis' popularity on Kaglan?

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