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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 is Hayt?

2. Who create gholas?

3. What type of messages does Paul send?

4. Muad'dib's Imperial reign has generated a lot of ____________.

5. What is the Tleilaxu system of honor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Paul notice about his sister?

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

3. What is the significance of the Dune Tarot?

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

5. What is the difference between the Fremen and the off-worlders?

6. Who or what does Alia sense is near to her?

7. How does Paul treat Irulan?

8. Why do you think that perfectly predicting the future is fatal?

9. How does Paul react to Hayt?

10. What has Paul Atreides accomplished?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on marriages of convenience. Be sure to address:

1) The purpose of such marriages.

2) Advantages and disadvantages of marriages of convenience.

3) A comparison of 'arranged marriage' and 'marriage of convenience.'

Essay Topic 2

Write a essay that serves as a fictional history of the reign of Emperor Paul Muad'dib. Ensure that:

1) The essay is written as though it is relating 'real history.'

2) The essay either praises or condemns the rule of Paul Atreides.

3) The essay uses only 'canon' information from the Frank Herbert Dune series of books.

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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