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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 lawyer tells Gaal that there is a _________ probability that the trial will end well for him.

2. How much time does the Foundation have before Anacreon arrives on Terminus?

3. What does Hardin believe is the key to the survival of Terminus?

4. What are Seldon and Gaal offered as they meet with the commission at the close of the trial?

5. Who informs Gaal that he is under detention from the government of Trantor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Hardin concerned that Anacreon has crowned a king?

2. What does Hardin's analysis of the conversations he secretly taped with Lord Dorwin show?

3. What does the treaty between Anacreon and the Empire mean for Terminus?

4. What is the solution to the dilemma faced by Terminus at the fifty year point?

5. What are Hardin and Lee's plans for Terminus?

6. What does Hardin tell Pirenne is Terminus' interest beyond the Encyclopedia?

7. What does Fara point out to Hardin about psychology?

8. Why is Terminus of interest to the planet Anacrea?

9. What is Seldon's punishment from the Emperor?

10. What does Seldon tell the commission when they ask him if there is any way to change the outcome of his prediction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Asimov uses tone to change and enhance the pace of the narrative path of the story.

Essay Topic 2

What makes Foundation a preeminent work of science fiction with lasting impact?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the events on Askone in terms of the traders. How have the traders shaped the Foundation? What is the correlation between the traders and the period of barbarism predicted by Hari Seldon?

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