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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 convince Palver to travel to the Foundation with goods?

2. For whom does the Lieutenant work undercover?

3. Why does Arcadia decide Homir is asleep while she is onboard the ship?

4. Arcadia says she needs to deliver a message to her father about what?

5. How does Pappa persuade the Lieutenant to overlook Arcadia's papers?

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

3. What is appealing to Stettin about Arcadia's heritage? What does Stettin want Arcadia to become for him?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why is Anthor upset that Arcadia has disappeared?

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

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

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?

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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