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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 Alia's nickname?

2. What word do the Fremen use for the open sand?

3. Who waits with Otheym?

4. What protection does Edric give the group?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Paul notice about his sister?

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

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

5. Why does Scytale think Farok is wise?

6. What does Hayt remember?

7. How does Paul treat Irulan?

8. What does Irulan desire? Why?

9. Why do Fremen distrust off-worlders?

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

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 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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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