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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. How does Arcadia imagine Callia to be?

2. Dr. Darell wants Seimic to build him what?

3. What form of message does Homir receive from Dr. Darell?

4. What information does Arcadia overhear Palver telling Momma?

5. Who is Stettin talking to when first introduced in 10-12?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Anthor try to convice Dr. Darell to go to Trantor?

2. How does Arcadia escape from being discovered after she is announced as a wanted fugitive?

3. In 16-18, what does Dr. Darell want from Seimic? What is Seimic's response?

4. Why is Arcadia so excited to meet Lady Callia?

5. In 10-12, how does Arcadia persuade Homir not to turn around to drop her off at home?

6. How does Callia convince Stettin to allow herself, Arcadia and Homir into the Mule's palace?

7. What is Callia's explanation for why no one is allowed to enter into the Mule's palace? Has Stettin entered the palace according to Callia?

8. How does Arcadia convince Palver to go to the Foundation and deliver a message for her?

9. What is Dr. Darell thinking about at the beginning of 16-18? Why does he decide to stay in his current course of action?

10. Why is Anthor upset that Arcadia has disappeared?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Isaac Asimov has had substantial influence in the modern world due to his widely known written works of both nonfiction and fiction. Please respond to the following with supporting facts:

1) How did Asimov's childhood influence his career choice?

2) How did Asimov's career as a science professor influence his choice to write science fiction?

3) What examples of Asimov's beliefs are evident in "Second Foundation"?

Essay Topic 2

By the end of the novel many preconceptions of the plot are turned around in revelations presented by the author. Respond to the following with supporting evidence from the book:

1) What is Asimov's purpose in having so many twist endings?

2) How does the twist ending of the downfall of the Mule differ from the ending of the book as a whole?

3) How do the twist endings serve to screen the inevitable triumph of the Second Foundation in the plot of the book?

Essay Topic 3

In today's society technology plays a vital role in daily activities. This use of technology is emulated in the novel and is a major influence on plot developments. Please respond to the following with supporting examples:

1) What technology is featured in the novel that has yet to be invented? How does this help to captivate the reader?

2) What types of technology are used during the book to change the course of events in the plot?

3) Why does the author place such importance on technology in the novel?

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