Dune Messiah Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 103 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Dune Messiah Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 103 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 does Alia say there is enough of going on under the Atreides banner?

2. What has Paul returned from?

3. Who waits with Otheym?

4. What will Hayt do to Alia?

5. What is Farok's son missing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the Dune Tarot?

2. What strange gift does the Steersman bring for Paul? What do you think the true intention of this gift is?

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

4. What does Scytale do to Farok and his son? Why?

5. What do Paul's visions tell him to do? What impression do you get from the visions?

6. What is the difference between the Fremen and the off-worlders?

7. How does Paul treat Irulan?

8. How is Scytale different from the other conspirators?

9. What does Paul notice about his sister?

10. Why does Scytale think Farok is wise?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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.

(see the answer keys)

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