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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 Gendibal able to do which makes him capable of handling almost anything in Chapter 15?

2. Who is horrified to find clothes are missing in Chapter 15?

3. Whose part does Trevize demand to know in Chapter 19?

4. Where does Trevize insist he must visit in Chapter 20?

5. What crisis does Gaia need Trevize for in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Pelorat concerned in Chapter 14?

2. Describe Dom.

3. Describe Thoobing's argument against using force in Chapter 16.

4. Describe Gendibal's growing attachment for Novi.

5. Describe robots.

6. What does Branno plan to do as the ship approaches Gaia in Chapter 16?

7. How does Trevize try to prevent interference on his spaceship's course in Chapter 14?

8. Why does Gendibal fobid Compor to assist Trevize in Chapter 12?

9. Describe what happens to the main characters at the end of the novel.

10. Describe the third alternative of Galaxia.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in Foundation's Edge. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one instance of irony in Foundation's Edge. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Asimov employs bold and and effective language with some powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism, briefly describe it and identify the technique which it embodies.

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