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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 dangerous thing does Alia do?

2. What do the Fremen call the dark sand clouds?

3. For what portion of a man's bodily water could he be killed for on old Arrakis?

4. What type of grillwork is the ventilation system for Paul's room?

5. What did Hayt have when the Tleilaxu first awakened him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the attendants make Alia angry?

2. What does Paul say about people's preferences in government?

3. How did Alia know her father?

4. Describe the negotiations between Paul and Mohiam.

5. What conventions exist regarding the use of atomics?

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

7. Why does Chani want to kill Irulan?

8. What does Otheym tell Paul about?

9. How does Alia act during the ritual? Why?

10. What is the significance of the dead woman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a essay that serves as a fictional history of the reign of Emperor Paul Muad'dib. Ensure that:

1) The essay is written as though it is relating 'real history.'

2) The essay either praises or condemns the rule of Paul Atreides.

3) The essay uses only 'canon' information from the Frank Herbert Dune series of books.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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