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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 Paul say is the 'ultimate tyranny?'

2. What color is the gas in the Steersman's tank?

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

4. What protection does Edric give the group?

5. What does Irulan do to Chani in the meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the Dune Tarot?

2. What does Scytale do to Farok and his son? Why?

3. What makes Paul angry when Chani is getting the coffee ready?

4. Why does Scytale think Farok is wise?

5. What does Alia say about the Qizarate?

6. What has Paul Atreides accomplished?

7. Describe Stilgar.

8. Describe the area where Scytale meets Farok. How does the old man feel about living there?

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

10. How is Scytale different from the other conspirators?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the conspiracy against the Emperor Paul Atreides. Be sure to address:

1) The main characters of the conspiracy and how they interact.

2) The primary strengths and weaknesses of the conspiracy.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the geriatric spice, Melange. Be sure to address:

1) The physiological and psychological effects of the spice upon characters.

2) The consequences of spice addiction.

3) Whether the spice would be a controlled or illegal substance on Earth, and why.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that details the plot to bring down Paul Atreides. Be sure to address:

1) The characters involved in the plot, and the reasons each of them has for wanting to harm Paul.

2) Strengths and weaknesses of the conspiracy.

3) How you would have changed the plan to destroy Paul's empire.

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