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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. How does Hayt remain with Paul?

2. What does Hayt say Paul is drunk on?

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

4. What feeling does Paul get from the bells calling the Evening Rite?

5. What code word does Paul say to Bannerjee?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Alia know her father?

4. What does Alia regret about her life?

5. How does Paul still see?

6. What does Otheym tell Paul about?

7. How is Paul trying to split the conspiracy?

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

9. Why do the attendants make Alia angry?

10. What conventions exist regarding the use of atomics?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the fall of a real empire, civilization, or government. Be sure to:

1) Address any parallels between the historical example and that of the Imperium.

2) Compare and contrast the major historical leader(s) to Paul Atreides.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the role of a constitution in the forming of a government. Be sure to address:

1) Why or why not a constitution is necessary for forming a government.

2) The limits of a constitution in protecting the people.

3) Examples of where constitutions have proved necessary, or even dangerous, to peace and stability around the world.

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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