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Quiz about Asimovs Foundation and Empire

Asimov's Foundation and Empire Quiz

This is a quiz on the second book of the Foundation trilogy, 'Foundation and Empire'. Possible spoilers for the entire book.

A multiple-choice quiz by sean5789. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sean5789

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
75,560

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1554

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. The book opens with Bel Riose searching out the Foundation on this planet: Hint

Siwenna

Terminus

Anacreon

Kalgan

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Question 2 of 15

2. Initially, the men of the Foundation are known as this to Bel Riose: Hint

Traders

Psychohistorians

Magicians

Encyclopedists

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Question 3 of 15

3. This man was emperor during Foundation and Empire: Hint

Cleon I

Klayus

Bel Riose

Cleon II

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Question 4 of 15

4. Why does Lathan Devers get captured? Hint

His carelessness

He wants to be

He is outgunned

He doesn't have shields

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Question 5 of 15

5. How do Lathan Devers and Ducem Barr stop Riose? Hint

Bribing officials

Defeating them in battle

Killing them

They don't

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Question 6 of 15

6. When Bayta and Toran meet Magnifico, he is deathly afraid of what? Hint

The Emperor

Psychohistory

The Foundation

The Mule

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Question 7 of 15

7. Ebling Mis was The Scientist. Most specifically though, he was a ... Hint

psychohistorian

encyclopedist

archeologist

psychologist

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Question 8 of 15

8. What were the independent traders planning? Hint

Attacking the remnants of the empire

Joining the Foundation

A revolt

Bombing Terminus

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Question 9 of 15

9. What does Hari Seldon mention when he appears at the Vault? Hint

Nothing

Independent Traders

He doesn't appear

The Mule

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Question 10 of 15

10. What DOESN'T the Visi-Sonar do? Hint

Amplify mental control

Kill people

Defeat the Mule

Stimulate the optic center of the brain

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Question 11 of 15

11. After the Great sack, the Galaxy's Imperial Captial is on... Hint

Neotrantor

Terminus

Trantor

Kalgan

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Question 12 of 15

12. How is Ebling Mis able to find the Second Foundation? Hint

He is a brilliant psychologist

He has access to the University

Stimulated by the Mule

All of these answers

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Question 13 of 15

13. Why is the Mule given that name? Hint

Unable to procreate

He is a mutant

His mental powers

He has a dangerous kick

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Question 14 of 15

14. When Pritcher goes to assassinate the Mule, who does he find? Hint

Mayor Indbur

Bayta Darell

Magnifico

Kalgan Warlord

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Question 15 of 15

15. When the Darell's first meet Pritcher, how does he recognize them? Hint

They are also revolutionaries

He is influenced by the Mule

They are related

He has been sent to arrest them.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The book opens with Bel Riose searching out the Foundation on this planet:

Answer: Siwenna

Hober Mallow has visited Onum Barr on Siwenna years before. Bel Riose sought information from Onum's son, Ducem.

2. Initially, the men of the Foundation are known as this to Bel Riose:

Answer: Magicians

Their technology is fairly advanced and considered magical by those who don't understand it.

3. This man was emperor during Foundation and Empire:

Answer: Cleon II

Cleon II was known as 'The Great'. 'To the common man, he is simply known as 'Riose's Emperor'. Riose was a general. Klayus was emperor earlier, and Cleon I before him.

4. Why does Lathan Devers get captured?

Answer: He wants to be

His being captured is part of the Foundation's plan.

5. How do Lathan Devers and Ducem Barr stop Riose?

Answer: They don't

Cleon II viewed Riose as a threat and had him arrested.

6. When Bayta and Toran meet Magnifico, he is deathly afraid of what?

Answer: The Mule

Magnifico acts terrified of the Mule.

7. Ebling Mis was The Scientist. Most specifically though, he was a ...

Answer: psychologist

Ebling Mis revived psychology in the Foundation. Seldon had purposefully left psychologists out.

8. What were the independent traders planning?

Answer: A revolt

The Traders had planned a revolt until the Mule attacked them.

9. What does Hari Seldon mention when he appears at the Vault?

Answer: Independent Traders

The Seldon Plan could not plan for the Mule who was a mutant.

10. What DOESN'T the Visi-Sonar do?

Answer: Defeat the Mule

Magnifico uses the Visi-Sonar to help conquer Terminus.

11. After the Great sack, the Galaxy's Imperial Captial is on...

Answer: Neotrantor

After the Great Sack, the capital was moved.

12. How is Ebling Mis able to find the Second Foundation?

Answer: All of these answers

It took a combination of all 3 for him to discover the location of the second Foundation.

13. Why is the Mule given that name?

Answer: Unable to procreate

Mules are an interesting species that is unable to produce. Mules are the offspring of Female horse with a male jackass.

14. When Pritcher goes to assassinate the Mule, who does he find?

Answer: Kalgan Warlord

The Kalgan Warlord surrended to the Mule and became his Viceroy.

15. When the Darell's first meet Pritcher, how does he recognize them?

Answer: They are also revolutionaries

He is a section leader himself in the revolutionary group.

Source: Author sean5789

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