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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 word is used to describe the religious war?

2. What holds no 'casual mysteries' to a Reverend Mother?

3. What does the suit make Paul become to the city?

4. What does Alia say there is enough of going on under the Atreides banner?

5. Who does Paul get to lead prayer instead of himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the area where Scytale meets Farok. How does the old man feel about living there?

2. What 'Fremen' decision does Chani make? Would you make this same decision if you were in her place?

3. What strange thing happened to Alia?

4. What does Paul say about his powers?

5. Describe the meeting between Irulan and Reverend Mother Mohiam.

6. Describe Stilgar.

7. What has Paul Atreides accomplished?

8. Why do Fremen distrust off-worlders?

9. Why does Scytale think Farok is wise?

10. What curse do Fremen yell at shopkeepers? Why?

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 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 3

Write an essay that objectively describes the Fremen civilization in a serious, academic style. Properly cited and sourced research from the Internet is encouraged.

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