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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 holds the water underneath the sand?

2. What color is Alia's hair?

3. What does Farok say is unfinished?

4. What is Hayt?

5. What level does Alia get to on the sword training machine?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alia say about the Qizarate?

2. Describe Stilgar.

3. What is the 'key reminder' of the Bene Gesserit creed?

4. Why does Scytale think Farok is wise?

5. What is the significance of the Dune Tarot?

6. Why do Fremen distrust off-worlders?

7. What strange gift does the Steersman bring for Paul? What do you think the true intention of this gift is?

8. What do Paul's visions tell him to do? What impression do you get from the visions?

9. What strange thing happened to Alia?

10. What curse do Fremen yell at shopkeepers? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that comprehensively describes the family tree of Paul Atreides. Be sure to include:

1) Information regarding the place each character on the tree was born and grew up.

2) Interesting details regarding the genetic or blood origin of characters.

3) Strengths and failings of each character.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay arguing for or against labeling Paul Atreides as a villain for the destruction his life brought upon the universe. Be sure to present a brief counter-argument to your own opinions as well.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the subject of cloning, specifically related to the theoretical field of 'gholas.' Be sure to address:

1) Technical limitation of the concept, and real scientific obstacles.

2) Moral implications and issues associated with bringing humans back from the dead via cloning.

3) Possible benefits and dangers of the ghola concept.

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