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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 does the note say that Poli gives Dr. Darell?

2. Why is Arcadia an important figure to Stettin and Kalgan?

3. At the beginning of 10-12 what does Poli tell Dr. Darell?

4. Why does Stettin say the treasury is struggling?

5. What question does Homir ask Arcadia when he recognizes her in 10-12?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

5. Why is Anthor upset that Arcadia has disappeared?

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

7. Where does Arcadia hide while about Homir's ship? Why does she decide to come out of her hiding spot?

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

9. Why does Dr. Darell think that his daughter is dead?

10. Why do Merius and Stettin seek the help of Homir at the end of 10-12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Being the third book in the Foundation Trilogy, "Second Foundation" has many qualities that clue the reader into it being part of a series. Please respond to the following with supporting details from the novel:

1) How does Asimov include the reader into the series right from the start in his introduction to the book?

2) What events in the story are continuations from previous books in the series?

3) Is a reader able to read "Second Foundation" without having read the two previous books? How does Asimov assist in this process?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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