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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. Mis says that the Mule is _______, and that causes fear.

2. Who is Jord Commason?

3. Each time the Foundation faces a crisis, who appears?

4. When Mis arrives at Indbur's garden to tell him about the discovery of Seldon's next visit, what is he wearing?

5. Mis pushes aside what, in order to sit on Indbur's desk?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Indbur say when Mis tells him that the next appearance of Seldon will be in four months?

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

5. When does Randu, as the committee chairman, feel a sense of dread?

6. What happened during the "bloody Sack?"

7. How do Bayta and Toran gain Magnifico as a traveling companion?

8. What is the difference between Trantor and Neotrantor?

9. What does Mis insist that Magnifico has?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the Mule hide himself in plain sight? What actions does the Mule take in order to keep people from knowing he is the Mule. How does his disguise fall apart? What does this mean for the Mule's future in Seldon's Plan? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the similarities and differences between Bel Riose, Barr, and Devers' relationship, as well as the relationship between Toran, Bayta, Mis, and Magnifico. Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What do the Traders represent for the people of the Empire, the Foundation, and the Mule? What role do the Traders play? Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

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