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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 Scytale say is more dangerous than belief?

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

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

4. What did the Fremen name Paul?

5. What is Irulan's relationship to Paul?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Farok's son lose his eyes? Why does he refuse replacements?

2. What curse do Fremen yell at shopkeepers? Why?

3. What does Scytale do to Farok and his son? Why?

4. What does Paul say about his powers?

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

6. What is Irulan's relationship to Paul?

7. Why does Scytale think Farok is wise?

8. What does Hayt remember?

9. How does Paul treat Irulan?

10. What is the significance of the spice?

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 explaining the role of religion in the 'ideal' government. Be sure to address:

1) Limits on the power of religion.

2) Limits on the ability of government to infringe upon religion.

3) The role of religion in a society.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay arguing for or against labeling Paul Atreides as a villain for the destruction his life brought upon the universe. Be sure to present a brief counter-argument to your own opinions as well.

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