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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 did computers inspire before the Butlerian jihad?

2. What is the name of Paul's sister?

3. What is Farok's son missing?

4. What does one hope to find in the emperor when meeting with him, according to Stilgar?

5. What does the suit make Paul become to the city?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Irulan's relationship to Paul?

3. What is the significance of the spice?

4. What 'Fremen' decision does Chani make? Would you make this same decision if you were in her place?

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

6. Why do Fremen distrust off-worlders?

7. What does Alia say about the Qizarate?

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

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

10. Describe the meeting between Irulan and Reverend Mother Mohiam.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that objectively describes the Fremen civilization in a serious, academic style. Properly cited and sourced research from the Internet is encouraged.

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 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.'

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