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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 does Stilgar say Alia must have?

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

3. What type of philosopher is Hayt?

4. What is the name of the hunting language that Paul and Stilgar use?

5. Who create gholas?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Hayt remember?

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

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

6. What is the 'key reminder' of the Bene Gesserit creed?

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

8. Describe Stilgar.

9. Why does Scytale think Farok is wise?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the cultural influences from old human civilizations that can be seen in the novel. Be sure to address

1) Political influences.

2) Language.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the subject of cloning, specifically related to the theoretical field of 'gholas.' Be sure to address:

1) Technical limitation of the concept, and real scientific obstacles.

2) Moral implications and issues associated with bringing humans back from the dead via cloning.

3) Possible benefits and dangers of the ghola concept.

Essay Topic 3

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

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