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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. Who tests Lady Jessica for her loyalty before sending her to Arakis?

2. What cycle would have to be duplicated in order to produce spice on another planet?

3. What is the Cast Out?

4. Who does The Preacher deliver four messages to during a benediction at her temple?

5. The interpretation of dreams is central to what faith?

Short Essay Questions

1. There is growing tension between the old Fremen way of life and the new progressive Fremen way of life. What are the differences between the two? How has Arakis, and thus the Fremen society changed? What brought about these changes?

2. What does Jessica see in Alia that makes her realize, without doubt, that she is Abomination? What does she need to do as a result of seeing this in Alia?

3. What does The Preacher do to anger Farad'n when Farad'n invites The Preacher to his palace? What reasons does he give for not complying with Farad'n's requests? What does he offer as an alternative?

4. Lady Jessica and her sister Irulan are a part of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood. Who are the Bene Gesserits? What is their goal, and what role do Lady Jessica and Irulan play in that goal?

5. Alia outlines the three reasons the Bene Gesserit give for large populations turning on their oppressors. What are they? Are these things occurring?

6. Describe the assassination attempt that plays out against Lady Jessica during her and Alia's audience with the people. Who attempts to assassinate her? How does Jessica avoid being killed?

7. What happens to Ghanima when she invites her mother, Chani's persona-memory into her? Why does it happen?

8. Why do Leto and Ghanima head toward The Attendant? What does Leto deduce is going to happen at The Attendant?

9. Alia finds it difficult, but she still asks her husband, Duncan Idaho, to abduct Jessica. How does he react? What does he say he will do?

10. What happens to Leto to make him believe the Golden Path is the only way to redeem humanity? What signs does he receive? Where do these signs come from?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the section between pages 142 and 185, we see plans beginning to unfold including the abduction of Jessica. It was Alia who planned to have Lady Jessica abducted by Duncan Idaho, but what actually happens? Discuss the plans and the impact on each character including how each character feels, how it impacts relationships, and how it impacts their futures.

Essay Topic 2

What do Leto and The Preacher discuss in the desert? What role will each of the men play in the Golden Path?

Essay Topic 3

The author first introduces the idea of Farad'n and Ghanima being joined as part of a political plot - one that he is in favor of and she is not. However, we come to learn that the marriage between Farad'n and Ghanima could have long reaching positive effects on the Empire. What are they? Discuss the impact this union would have locally (on Arakis) and across the Empire.

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