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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. Who is contacted by Gendibal on Trantor in Chapter 18?
2. What is revealing the Gaian identity similar to?
3. Who is supposed to report on Trevize's activity for the Mayor in Chapter 12?
4. What is the third alternative proposed by Gaia in Chapter 19?
5. What is surrounded by the Foundation Territory in Chapter 13?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the relationship of humans and robots told by Dom in Chapter 17.
2. Why does Branno fail to stop Trevize in Chapter 18?
3. Describe the Five Sisters.
4. Describe Bliss.
5. Describe Gendibal's growing attachment for Novi.
6. Describe the third alternative of Galaxia.
7. Describe Thoobing's argument against using force in Chapter 16.
8. Describe what happens to the main characters at the end of the novel.
9. Describe robots.
10. How does Trevize try to prevent interference on his spaceship's course in Chapter 14?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The concept of good versus evil appears throughout the book. Who in your opinion is good? Who is bad? Why? Do these characters change over time? Why or why not? Describe.
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the depiction of these two male characters in the book, Trevize and Pelorat. How are they similar? How are they different? How are their ultimate experiences similar? What is the lesson that the author wishes to convey through these examples?
Essay Topic 3
Foundation's Edge is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery establishes connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve, visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic and kinesthetic. The author uses these imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this novel.
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