Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who reveals to Irulan that The Preacher may be Paul Atreides?
2. What is used to enrage the sandworms into attacking?
3. What would be the benefit of a union between Ghanima and Farad'n?
4. How does Leto escape Jacurutu?
5. What does Idaho do once in an aircraft for Tabr?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why won't Leto allow Paul to wander in the desert to die?
2. In this section, Idaho delivers Lady Jessica to Farad'n. Why? Who is behind the plan? What does Farad'n suspect is happening?
3. What does Leto accomplish by summoning both Gurney Halleck and Namri and speaking to them about his visions? Who does he vow to cooperate with?
4. Describe the first lesson that Lady Jessica teaches Farad'n.
5. What has Bene Gesserit training done to Farad'n? When does Jessica declare it time for his graduation?
6. The decision for Ghanima and Leto to follow Leto's vision was a difficult one. After they have been separated, we find out that Leto did not tell Ghanima the whole of his vision. What did he not tell her? What does Leto need to do?
7. What plan does Alia propose to Ghanima while holding her captive? What is Ghanima's response? How does Irulan respond to their plan?
8. What transpires between Idaho and Alia when he returns to her?
9. In order for the twins' plan to work, Ghanima must convince herself that Leto is dead. How does she do this? What does she believe happened to Leto? What really happens?
10. How could Ghanima be used to unite the warring Corrino and Atreides Houses? Who would like to see the Houses united?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Leto faces a much tougher role in carrying out the Golden Path than he first anticipated. He has information that Paul Muad'Dib is still alive. Information he did not share with his sister before they carried out their plan to separate. Why didn't he share this information with her? How does this information change his plans? What does he know needs to be done in order to save humanity? Does he feel he will be remembered as a villain or a hero? Does this factor into his decisions?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Frank Herbert tells the reader about "Abomination". What does abomination mean in the story? How does it come about? Who is the abomination? Is there anyone else at risk of becoming an abomination?
|
This section contains 1,081 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
