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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 is Stettin's response to Callia when she tells him that Arcadia said he was going to make an empire?

2. How does Arcadia convince Palver to travel to the Foundation with goods?

3. How do the Lords of Kalgan falsely describe themselves?

4. When does Arcadia finally tell Palver the message for her father?

5. Why would it be suspicious for Homir to turn around to drop Arcadia off at home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What two orders does Stettin send out after Callia manipulates him into thinking he has a chance to start an empire?

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

9. Why does Dr. Darrell consider the Second Foundation an enemy? What made him realize this?

10. How does Poli know that Arcadia has disappeared in 10-12? What is Dr. Darell's reaction?

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 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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