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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 does Anthor suggest Dr. Darell do in 16-18?

2. With whom does Arcadia settle while on Trantor?

3. How does Arcadia convince Palver to travel to the Foundation with goods?

4. Who is Stettin's mistress?

5. Why does Dr. Darell tell Seimic not to tell anyone else of their plans in 16-18?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dr. Darell think that his daughter is dead?

2. What secret does Anthor reveal about the Lieutenant Dirige to Dr. Darell?

3. What are Stettin's reasonings for going to war that he describes to Merius?

4. What is appealing to Stettin about Arcadia's heritage? What does Stettin want Arcadia to become for him?

5. What two orders does Stettin send out after Callia manipulates him into thinking he has a chance to start an empire?

6. How does Dr. Darell soothe Anthor's worries about Arcadia's disappearance?

7. How does Poli know that Arcadia has disappeared in 10-12? What is Dr. Darell's reaction?

8. Why is Anthor upset that Arcadia has disappeared?

9. Where does Arcadia hide while about Homir's ship? Why does she decide to come out of her hiding spot?

10. Why does Dr. Darrell consider the Second Foundation an enemy? What made him realize this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Arcadia Darell plays a pivotal role in the events of the novel, yet she is only a 14 year old girl. Please respond to the following with support from "Second Foundation."

1) What attributes does Asimov give Arcadia that represent adolescence in a positive way?

2) What attributes does Asimov give Arcadia that represent adolescence in a negative way?

3) What is Asimov saying about the ability of teenagers to influence society and their community as illustrated in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

The tone of the novel has an important effect on a reader's reading experience. "Second Foundation" is solemn in its content and tone. Please respond to the following with supporting evidence from the book:

1) How does Asimov establish the serious tone of the novel from the beginning of the book?

2) What are the major themes of the book and how do these themes affect the tone of the story?

3) Does the serious tone of "Second Foundation" help to accentuate the way the reader perceives the story?

Essay Topic 3

The author was decidedly involved in education and academics and this real life influence is clearly represented throughout the novel. Respond to the following with supporting evidence from the book:

1) How did Asimov's life in education influence the book?

2) How do characters involved in academics, such as Homir and Seimic influence the events of the novel?

3) What is Asimov saying about the importance of education by having highly educated characters as the leaders of a rebellious group trying to overthrow a dominant organization?

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