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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 is El Kuds?

2. What does Paul add to his walk?

3. What is Hayt intended to do?

4. What does Scytale tell Edric cannot be stopped?

5. What did Hayt have when the Tleilaxu first awakened him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Paul still see?

2. What does Otheym tell Paul about?

3. Who does Edric fear more than Paul? Why?

4. Describe Paul's feelings toward Chani in this chapter.

5. What goes through Mohiam's mind on her way to see Paul?

6. How is Paul trying to split the conspiracy?

7. What does Edric say about the nature of the Imperial government?

8. What conventions exist regarding the use of atomics?

9. What does the vision of the falling moon mean?

10. What does Paul say about people's preferences in government?

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 relating the selective breeding program of the Bene Gesserit to a breeding program or scientific experiment from human history. Be sure to address:

1) Similarities and differences between the real program and that of the Bene Gesserit.

2) Successes and failures of the program.

3) Moral implications and hazards of a selective breeding program.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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