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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 does Jessica use to discover the Baron's destructive plot?
2. Who is Irulan?
3. What would the mortal blow to House Atreides be?
4. What rock outcrop do the twins Ghanima and Leto visit frequently even though they aren't supposed to?
5. What does Alia send her spies searching for?
Short Essay Questions
1. In the beginning of the story, we find out Ghanima, Leto, and Alia all share a unique characteristic. What is it? How does it differ between them?
2. It is decided in this section that Alia is indeed Abomination. Why is that decision made? What did Alia do that sealed her fate as Abomination?
3. 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?
4. What happens when Idaho goes to carry out Alia's plan to abduct Lady Jessica?
5. Spice is an important theme through out the book. What is spice? How is it produced? What is it used for?
6. Alia outlines the three reasons the Bene Gesserit give for large populations turning on their oppressors. What are they? Are these things occurring?
7. Is the future as a setting an important part of science fiction as a genre? Could this science fiction novel take place in the past? What aspects of the story would have to be the same in order for it to remain a science fiction novel?
8. 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?
9. What is the plot to assassinate the twins Ghanima and Leto? How is the plan supposed to work? What is the reason behind the plot?
10. How does Leto tell Lady Jessica the Atreides' House will be undone? What factors play into their demise?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The rule on Arakis is clearly not a democracy. Research common forms of government around the world - socialism, communism, royalties, dictatorships - which form of rule do you think is in place on Arakis? Who is the highest ruler on Arakis? What trouble does this ruler face? Describe the structure, whether or not it is working, and the pros and cons of this kind of rule in this environment.
Essay Topic 2
We discover that Leto and Ghanima, after dangerously inviting their parent persona-memories in, have not only gained valuable information, but have also learned to live in harmony with those inner lives. Why are they able to do this, but Alia is not? Why is Leto able to communicate with his grandfather and father easier than Ghanima? Describe the differences between the three in detail.
Essay Topic 3
What does Leto see when he is injected with the blue spice solution? Describe in detail what he sees in his past, present, and future. Why has Leto been avoiding this kind of open mindedness? What are the dangers?
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