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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. Hayt says Alia has a great ability with ____________.

3. What color is the gas in Edric's tank?

4. How does Hayt make Alia angry?

5. Paul wants to bargain with Mohiam for ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Otheym tell Paul about?

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

3. How is Paul trying to split the conspiracy?

4. What is the significance of the dead woman?

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

6. What does Alia regret about her life?

7. What conventions exist regarding the use of atomics?

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

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

10. Why does Chani want to kill Irulan?

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 relating the selective breeding program of the Bene Gesserit to a breeding program or scientific experiment from human history. Be sure to address:

1) Similarities and differences between the real program and that of the Bene Gesserit.

2) Successes and failures of the program.

3) Moral implications and hazards of a selective breeding program.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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