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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 Korba say there aren't as many of anymore?

2. What was the name of the man Paul killed to get the coffee service?

3. Who are Paul and Alia surprised to see among the Steersman's entourage?

4. Who sacrificed himself so that Paul and the Lady Jessica could live?

5. What is the name of Paul's sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. What 'Fremen' decision does Chani make? Would you make this same decision if you were in her place?

2. What is Irulan's relationship to Paul?

3. Describe the security of Paul's fortress. What does Scytale think of this?

4. What does Alia say about the Qizarate?

5. What disturbs Stilgar? How does he feel about being in Paul's presence?

6. What strange gift does the Steersman bring for Paul? What do you think the true intention of this gift is?

7. What does Irulan desire? Why?

8. What do Paul's visions tell him to do? What impression do you get from the visions?

9. How did Farok's son lose his eyes? Why does he refuse replacements?

10. What does Hayt remember?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on the subject of cloning, specifically related to the theoretical field of 'gholas.' Be sure to address:

1) Technical limitation of the concept, and real scientific obstacles.

2) Moral implications and issues associated with bringing humans back from the dead via cloning.

3) Possible benefits and dangers of the ghola concept.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing the fall of a real empire, civilization, or government. Be sure to:

1) Address any parallels between the historical example and that of the Imperium.

2) Compare and contrast the major historical leader(s) to Paul Atreides.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that comprehensively describes the family tree of Paul Atreides. Be sure to include:

1) Information regarding the place each character on the tree was born and grew up.

2) Interesting details regarding the genetic or blood origin of characters.

3) Strengths and failings of each character.

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