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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. For what are they going to use the spice?

2. What color hair does the emperor have?

3. What two colors are on the Atriedes banner?

4. What does Paul offer Shaddam?

5. How does Paul want to punish Mohiam?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Paul's dream in Book 3, section 1.

2. Why is Jessica happy to be with the Fremen?

3. What does Stilgar say the Fremen plan to do?

4. Why does Tuek forbid Halleck to make a move against the Harkonnens?

5. What mistakes does Jessica admits that she has made in regards to her son?

6. In what way does Chani immediately appeal to Paul?

7. What is Hawat's plan concerning the state of Fed's Rautha's opponent?

8. What does the Baron learn from Hawat in part 3 section 1?

9. What is Paul's plan to defeat the Hakonnen forces?

10. What happens to Jessica's unborn daughter when Jessica is ordained as Reverend Mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. Why do you think these themes are so important to the story and Herbert? How does Herbert use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

The planets in Dune are controlled by a Feudal system. What is a feudal system? When and why were feudal systems popular? What was the structure of a feudal system? Who does a feudal system benefit?

Essay Topic 3

Compare the characters of Paul and Jessica. How do their views differ? Are there any similarities between the two characters? Why do you think they grow apart?

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