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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. According to Fremen law, who presides when life and death are at issue?

2. What does the old man tell Paul to remember?

3. What weapon is used against Paul and his men?

4. What dangerous thing does Alia do?

5. What sietch did Paul share with Otheym?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the negotiations between Paul and Mohiam.

2. What does Otheym tell Paul about?

3. Describe the typical man of the Qizarate.

4. What weapon is used against Paul and his men? What is its effect?

5. What does Alia regret about her life?

6. What conventions exist regarding the use of atomics?

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

8. Why does Chani want to kill Irulan?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on the portrayal of religion in Dune Messiah. Be sure to address:

1) Whether the portrayal is positive or negative, and why.

2) The opinions of the characters regarding religion and faith.

3) Quotations from the book that illustrate your points.

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 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.

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