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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 the name of the sanctuary for defeated Great Houses?

2. What type of program does the Sisterhood have that is related to Paul Atreides?

3. What type of philosopher is Hayt?

4. What does Farok say is unfinished?

5. What do all desert folk hold for strangers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What relationship does Edric, the Guild Steersman, have with the spice?

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

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

4. What is the significance of the Dune Tarot?

5. How does Paul treat Irulan?

6. Describe Stilgar.

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

8. What is Irulan's relationship to Paul?

9. Why do Fremen distrust off-worlders?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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