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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. Who is the first character introduced in 7-9?

2. Who greets Channis and Pritcher at the end of 1-3?

3. How does Channis gain the upper hand against the Mule in their confrontation on Rossem?

4. In 7-9, what is the name of the mysterious man?

5. What does Dr. Darell do with Anthor for the next seven days after Anthor's arrival?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Dr. Darell scold Arcadia when he enters her room at the beginning of 7-9?

3. Why did the Seldon Plan fail as described by the author?

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

5. How does Channis describe the people of Rossem?

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

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

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

9. In 4-6, why is Pritchard so sure that nothing has tampered with him mind?

10. During the confrontation on Rossem, in what trap does Channis catch the Mule?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are three female characters presented in "Second Foundation:" Arcadia, Callia and Momma. All of the characters have great influence in the plot of the novel. Please respond to the following with supporting evidence:

1) What way does Asimov portray the character of Arcadia?

2) What way does Asimov portray the character of Callia?

3) What way does Asimov portray the character of Momma?

4) Does the author imply that females have important roles in society alongside that of men?

Essay Topic 2

The writing technique of foreshadowing event is employed by Asimov throughout the novel. Please respond to the following with supporting examples:

1) How does Asimov foreshadow Channis' betrayal?

2) What clues does the author give about the discord that Dr. Darell and his colleagues experience in their second meeting? How does their first meeting foreshadow this conflict?

3) What is the purpose of foreshadowing in the novel? Does it provide a bigger surprise when events turn out in a different way?

Essay Topic 3

The author emphasizes individuality through writing about characters' personal choices influencing the events of the book. Respond to the following with supporting references to examples in the novel:

1) How do several characters throughout the story display their own individuality? How does Channis? How does Palver?

2) The character of Pritcher has his mind controlled by the Mule - how does Asimov portray his individuality?

3) What issues in the novel repress individuality? Are these things presented in a positive or negative way?

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