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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. Channis says that the people of Rossem are neither starving nor unhappy which means what?

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

3. Who is the last person to enter into the room where the confrontation is happening at the end of 4-6?

4. What is Pritcher's immediate reaction upon first meeting Channis?

5. Why does Anthor want Dr. Darell and his colleagues to scan their minds in 7-9?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is the leader of the Galaxy and how did this leader rise to power?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Anthor want everyone at the meeting in 7-9 to get their brains scanned?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Arcadia Darell plays a pivotal role in the events of the novel, yet she is only a 14 year old girl. Please respond to the following with support from "Second Foundation."

1) What attributes does Asimov give Arcadia that represent adolescence in a positive way?

2) What attributes does Asimov give Arcadia that represent adolescence in a negative way?

3) What is Asimov saying about the ability of teenagers to influence society and their community as illustrated in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

The literary tool of satire is employed by the author throughout the novel, using vile dictators and smug warlords for starters. Respond to the following with supporting evidence from the novel:

1) In what ways does Asimov satire governments in "Second Foundation"?

2) How does the author lampoon dictators who lust for power through the rule and downfall of the Mule?

3) What aspect of the novel's satire illustrates the author's view on his political climate?

Essay Topic 3

During the 1940s and 1950s, both the United Sates and the USSR struggled to achieve dominance in their area of the globe. Asimov uses this scuffle for power as inspiration for the novel. Respond to the following with supporting examples from the book:

1) How does Asimov parallel the dominance of the Mule with that of the USSR?

2) Why do the geographic locations of the Foundation and the Mule mimic that of the United States and the USSR?

3) What is Asimov's purpose in making comparisons to that point in history with his novel?

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