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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is the young Speaker when he goes to the interview for the position of First Speaker?
(a) 35.
(b) 31.
(c) 39.
(d) 24.

2. What does Trevize do with the computer to request a 2-minute delay in Chapter 9?
(a) Change it.
(b) Freeze time.
(c) Program it.
(d) Mental contact.

3. What is the golden rule of the Second Foundation?
(a) Engage in mind games while lieutenants garner control.
(b) Counteract all moves with force and always brute force.
(c) Do nothing unless you must and when you must act, hesitate.
(d) Do not give your opponent an inch and always try to outwit them.

4. Who is recorded saying he/she believes in the Seldon Plan?
(a) Trevize.
(b) Harla.
(c) Seldon.
(d) Kodell.

5. What does Trevize's travel demonstrate the power of according to Gendibal in Chapter 10?
(a) Technology of First Foundation.
(b) Supremacy of the Second Foundation.
(c) Mind-control power of the underlings.
(d) Willingness to compromise on the part of Gaians.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age does the young Speaker want to be First Speaker?

2. Who approaches Gendibal on the country road in Chapter 7?

3. References to what have been purged from the library in Chapter 10?

4. What does Trevize compare the Mayor's decision to in Chapter 1?

5. What is a second conclusion that Branno draws about a secret organization in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Delarmi's motivation at the trial in Chapter 10.

2. Describe Branno and Trevize's confrontation in Chapter 2.

3. How does Trevize control the spaceship in Chapter 4?

4. Describe the travel Trevize and Pelorat undergo to reach Sayshell Planet in Chapter 9.

5. Describe Quindor Shandess.

6. Describe Gendibal's interaction with Rufirant on the road.

7. Describe the Hyper Plan and its fatal flaw.

8. Describe Pelorat and Trevize's relationship.

9. How does Trevize ease Pelorat's concerns over flying in Chapter 4?

10. Describe the Far Star.

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