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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 do Paul's Fremen call themselves?

2. Hayt says Alia has a great ability with ____________.

3. What does Muad'dib spend like 'a madman?'

4. What do Hayt and Alia realize about each other?

5. What is a ghola?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Edric fear more than Paul? Why?

2. What goes through Mohiam's mind on her way to see Paul?

3. Describe Paul's feelings toward Chani in this chapter.

4. What does Otheym tell Paul about?

5. Describe Paul when he is under the influence of the spice.

6. Why does Chani want to kill Irulan?

7. What does Edric say about the nature of the Imperial government?

8. What does Bijaz say is the value of war?

9. What dangerous thing does Alia do? Why does she do it?

10. How is Paul trying to split the conspiracy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay cataloging and describing the types of mental powers displayed by characters in the Dune universe. Be sure to include details about:

1) The origins of the powers.

2) Capacity of powers for good and evil.

3) Whether these powers really exist in any shape or form.

Essay Topic 2

Write a short essay describing how the planet Earth is at risk of becoming like the planet Arrakis. Be sure to address:

1) What is causing these environmental problems.

2) How the damage can be reversed, if possible.

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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