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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 first order in 13-15?

2. Why does Dr. Darell think his daughter is dead?

3. What character was once an admiral in the Kalgan navy?

4. In 13-15, what are Arcadia's emotions about visiting Callia?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Anthor upset that Arcadia has disappeared?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Powerful forces in the fictional society of "Second Foundation" are able to influence and even control the minds of humans. Respond to the following with supporting evidence from the novel:

1) In the novel, what level of difficulty is the ability to control a person's mind? How easily influenced are people by the Mule or the Second Foundation?

2) How does the author portray that certainty a person can have about someone's mind being control? How about the certainty of a person's own mind being controlled?

3) What is the difference between the controlling powers of the Mule versus the powers of the Second Foundation?

Essay Topic 2

Asimov is a leading author in the literary genre of science fiction and his novel "Second Foundation" is an example of his work that fits into this category. Respond to the following with supporting examples from the story:

1) How does the setting of the novel reflect elements of science fiction?

2) How does the technology featured in the novel reflect attributes of science fiction?

3) In what ways does science fiction allow Asimov to write about events featured in "Second Foundation"?

Essay Topic 3

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"?

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