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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. The clown says that the Mule can lift him with what?

2. When Indbur objects to Mis' arrival because Mis doesn't have an appointment, what color uniform does Mis say the person was wearing yesterday who took his note?

3. Who is the chairman of the Traders during the war with the Mule?

4. What was the clown doing on Bayta's ship when Pritcher arrives?

5. What animals are found on Trantor when the four arrive in search of information?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Toran say when Pritcher asks him why he is protecting the clown?

2. How does MIs characterize the Mule to Randu?

3. What is the Time Capsule?

4. As the group of four travel to the library, what is a description of the news bulletins they receive?

5. What does Mis tell Indbur about the results of the probe used on Magnifico?

6. What does Magnifico suggest as the reason that Pritcher was on board the Filian ship?

7. Why does MIs say that Randu feels better at night?

8. What does Randu suggest that Mis do in order to help defeat the Mule?

9. When Seldon appears, what does he say?

10. What is the economy of Trantor based on when the four land and meet Senter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of emotions in the book? How are emotions controlled and explained? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What are the Mule's goals and how do his actions help him achieve, or not achieve, those goals? Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What makes a good leader? Using examples from the book, explain who you think is a good leader in the story.

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