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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 color is Alia's robe?

2. What does Scytale tell Edric must be made to act faster?

3. Who refuses to live on the same planet as Paul and Alia?

4. What is Hayt intended to do?

5. "Growing older is to grow more _____________."

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alia regret about her life?

2. How does Hayt describe his memories? What causes him to become emotional?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What conventions exist regarding the use of atomics?

9. Why does Chani want to kill Irulan?

10. Why do the attendants make Alia angry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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 that details the plot to bring down Paul Atreides. Be sure to address:

1) The characters involved in the plot, and the reasons each of them has for wanting to harm Paul.

2) Strengths and weaknesses of the conspiracy.

3) How you would have changed the plan to destroy Paul's empire.

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