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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 does Leto say plays on the Fremen resistance to change, but plans changes to terrible to imagine?

2. What does Jessica see in Alia that confirms she is Abomination?

3. What does Jessica use to calm herself before speaking with Ghanima?

4. Who does Alia ask to abduct Lady Jessica?

5. Who says: "Power attracts the psychotics. Always. That's what we have to avoid within ourselves." ?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Alia have to strengthen herself against "others"? What does she do in order to do that? Who are the "others"?

2. Lady Jessica suspects Leto is Abonimation, and demands and explanation from him when he begins discussing the concept of time and the choice he has to make to live and die for his subjects or live for thousands of years. What is Leto's response to Jessica's demand for an explanation?

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. Who is Muad'Dib? What is his importance in the beginning of the story?

6. Why does Alia feel alone? What makes her believe that she has no where to turn but inward? Why does she turn inward?

7. 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?

8. How does Leto tell Lady Jessica the Atreides' House will be undone? What factors play into their demise?

9. 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?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Jessica agree to teach Farad'n the ways of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood? Does she have ulterior motives? Does she believe that Farad'n has earned this education? Does she believe he will use the powers for good? Why or Why not? Why does Farad'n want to learn the ways of the Bene Gesserit? How does this education serve both of their interests?

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