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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. In his vision, what does Paul see disappear?

2. On what can you not build politics?

3. What is a ghola?

4. What is El Kuds?

5. What is the hardest task in the universe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conventions exist regarding the use of atomics?

2. What does Alia regret about her life?

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

4. How does Paul still see?

5. What does the vision of the falling moon mean?

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

7. What does Otheym tell Paul about?

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

9. Why does Chani want to kill Irulan?

10. What does Bijaz say about the relationship between Paul and Alia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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