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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. The fetus know the necessity for ____________.

2. What does Paul buy for his men?

3. In his vision, what does Paul see disappear?

4. On what can you not build politics?

5. What do the Zensunni say is the ultimate gathering?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do the attendants make Alia angry?

3. How did Alia know her father?

4. Describe the negotiations between Paul and Mohiam.

5. What is the significance of the dead woman?

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

7. Describe the typical man of the Qizarate.

8. What does Bijaz say about the relationship between Paul and Alia?

9. What does Otheym tell Paul about?

10. How is Paul trying to split the conspiracy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the symbolism in Dune Messiah. Be sure to:

1) Choose a symbol and write a complete description of what you feel this symbol represents.

2) How the symbol is dealt with in the novel.

3) Why the symbol should be important to readers.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on marriages of convenience. Be sure to address:

1) The purpose of such marriages.

2) Advantages and disadvantages of marriages of convenience.

3) A comparison of 'arranged marriage' and 'marriage of convenience.'

Essay Topic 3

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.

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