Dune

Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Part 1, Chapters 1-10

Reading Check

1. What is the gom jabbar?

2. According to the Fremen, what comes from the cities?

3. What does the Shadout Mapes hide in her dress?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why is the Reverend Mother angry with Jessica?

2. How does Duke Leto plan to fight the Sardaukar?

3. How does Jessica know that there is a trap set for Paul?

Paired Resource

“Feudalism”

• This entry from the World History Encyclopedia explains Medieval European feudalism.
• How does the political structure of the Imperium mirror the feudal system in Europe? How does granting Arrakis to House Atreides resemble the bestowal of a fief in a feudal system?

Part 1, Chapters 11-22

Reading Check

1. What does Dr. Yueh ask Duncan Idaho to drink?

2. What is Duke Leto supposed to remember?

3. What are the Fremen paying the Guild for?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why are the Fremen immune to many common poisons?

2. How does Duke Leto plan to deal with the smugglers on Arrakis?

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