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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 does Cleon think has the strings to bring Seldon to him?

2. Which of the following words does Hummin use to describe Demerzel?

3. Why does Seldon shave everyday?

4. What does Seldon want a tour of?

5. Where do Hummin and Seldon drop off the taxi?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hummin tell Seldon not to show any distaste for Trantorian food?

2. Describe the air jets take off?

3. How does Seldon defend Venabili to Hummin?

4. What amazes Seldon about the dainties?

5. Why does Seldon not want to help Cleon predict the future?

6. What must one understand for psychohistory to be successful?

7. What advice does Hummin give Seldon before he leaves the university?

8. What does Leggen tell Venabili about Seldon and his disappearance?

9. What does Sunmaster insist Venabili and Seldon do?

10. How do Venabili, Leggen and Benastra save Seldon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and examine what it expresses about late 20th century society.

1) The role of women.

2) Predictive powers.

3) Mistrust of other cultures.

Essay Topic 2

The Foundation series books greatly influenced science fiction. Choose a science fiction book that you think was influenced by the novel and discuss its similarities with the novel in terms of the following;

1. Plot

2. Character

3. Themes.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the novel's themes?

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