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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. Against what does Chani think Paul's body is reacting?

2. Who does the Emperor order to kill Paul?

3. Where do the 42 go?

4. How does Paul want to punish Mohiam?

5. What does Feyd-Rautha have on his right hip?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the worms useful to the Fremens?

2. Why do the Fremen deliver spice quotas to the free traders?

3. Describe Paul's dream in Book 3, section 1.

4. In what way does Chani immediately appeal to Paul?

5. What happens to Jessica's unborn daughter when Jessica is ordained as Reverend Mother?

6. How does the Baron punish Feyd-Rautha for trying to assassinate him?

7. Why is Jessica happy to be with the Fremen?

8. Describe Stilgar's style of leadership.

9. What is Hawat's plan concerning the state of Fed's Rautha's opponent?

10. What does Stilgar say the Fremen plan to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick two different settings in the novel and discuss how different characters act in different settings and the reasons why. For example, what is it about Arrakis that gives Paul confidence while the same setting fills the emperor with dread?

Essay Topic 2

Identify the main themes of the story. Why do you think these themes are so important to the story and Herbert? How does Herbert use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 3

Using examples to support your argument discuss the following statement. Herbert's depiction of the female characters is clichéd and one dimensional.

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