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

2. What secret does Anthor reveal about the Lieutenant?

3. With whom did Arcadia leave as recounted by the Lieutenant?

4. Why does Anthor think that the Second Foundation arranged Arcadia's escape?

5. Why does Dr. Darell think his daughter will be alright on her journey to Kalgan?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Kalgan changed since the Mule's death?

2. What secret does Anthor reveal about the Lieutenant Dirige to Dr. Darell?

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

4. Why is the Imperial Library an important place to Arcadia?

5. How does Dr. Darell soothe Anthor's worries about Arcadia's disappearance?

6. What are Stettin's reasonings for going to war that he describes to Merius?

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

8. Why is Dr. Darell caught in a no-win situation in 16-18?

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

10. What does Callia do for Arcadia in her private chamber? What does Arcadia see as Callia flees the room?

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

The author was decidedly involved in education and academics and this real life influence is clearly represented throughout the novel. Respond to the following with supporting evidence from the book:

1) How did Asimov's life in education influence the book?

2) How do characters involved in academics, such as Homir and Seimic influence the events of the novel?

3) What is Asimov saying about the importance of education by having highly educated characters as the leaders of a rebellious group trying to overthrow a dominant organization?

Essay Topic 3

The Second Foundation is a powerful yet hidden organization that the title of the book is derived from. Please respond to the following with supporting examples from the novel:

1) How does the author represent the magnitude of influence the Second Foundation has on the galaxy?

2) Why does the Second Foundation's status of hidden and secret add to its power and influence?

3) Is the Second Foundation represented as good or bad force? Why?

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