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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. At the start of the book, who is the leader of the galaxy?
(a) The Mule.
(b) Pritchard.
(c) Channis.
(d) Seldon.

2. How does Channis gain the upper hand against the Mule in their confrontation on Rossem?
(a) He turns off the lights as a surprise.
(b) He uses a slight of hand.
(c) He is physically stronger.
(d) He reconditions Pritchard's mind back to its previous state.

3. What other planet has the Mule ordered to be destroyed after talking to the First Speaker?
(a) Rossem.
(b) Tazenda.
(c) Kalgan.
(d) Earth.

4. In 7-9, what is the name of the mysterious man?
(a) Dr. Darell.
(b) Channis.
(c) Homir.
(d) Anthor.

5. What does the narrator describe a hyper relay device as allowing outside sources to do?
(a) Set an explosion from afar.
(b) Follow a ship through hyperspace.
(c) Emit electromagnetic waves.
(d) Start a fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Arcadia at the beginning of 7-9?

2. How do the Rossem elders describe Tazenda?

3. What type of lifestyle does Channis describe the people of Rossem leading?

4. For what does the Mule have Pritcher search in 1-3?

5. As recounted in 1-3, who almost told the Mule the location of the Second Foundation five years before?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the history of Han Pritcher and how does this character remember his past?

3. How does the Mule admit defeat? What happens after the Mule's defeat?

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

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

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

7. Toward the end of 1-3, what does the technician find in the ship and what is Channis' response?

8. What reasons does the Mule give for believing that the Second Foundation was not on Tazenda judging by Channis' reactions?

9. What difference in time do the events in 7-9 take place after 4-6 and how is this shown by the characters?

10. What are Channis' reasons for telling Pritchard that his mind has been tampered with by the Second Foundation in 4-6? Why would the Second Foundation leave Pritchard's feeling of loyalty?

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