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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. Whose face does Scytale choose to wear to meet with the old man?

2. What does Alia say there is enough of going on under the Atreides banner?

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

4. What type of military role did Farok used to play?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Paul Atreides accomplished?

2. How does Paul react to Hayt?

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

4. What does Paul say about his powers?

5. What is Irulan's relationship to Paul?

6. What strange thing happened to Alia?

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

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

9. What is the significance of the Dune Tarot?

10. What does Alia say about the Qizarate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the main philosophical messages and ideas in Dune Messiah. Be sure to address:

1) Whether these ideas can be considered optimistic or pessimistic.

2) Whether or not you agree with these ideas, and why.

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 on the portrayal of religion in Dune Messiah. Be sure to address:

1) Whether the portrayal is positive or negative, and why.

2) The opinions of the characters regarding religion and faith.

3) Quotations from the book that illustrate your points.

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