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1 In the clear desert night, Paul feels extremely lucid, enough so that he has a waking dream. During this waking dream he conjures up what name (a name that he will soon take as his own)?
Answer: Muad'Dib

From the appendix in the book 'Dune', here is the definition of 'Muad'dib': 'The adapted kangaroo mouse of Arrakis, a creature associated in the Fremen earth-spirit mythology with a design visible on the planet's second moon. This creature is admired by Fremen for its ability to survive in the open desert.'
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part V).
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What secret name is Paul given on joining the Fremen tribe?




2 There is talk of a messiah-like figure amongst several of the characters, and some suspect that Paul might very well be this 'Kwisatz Haderach'. What other term is used to describe this very powerful individual?
Answer: Superbeing

The 'Kwisatz Haderach' (a name that means 'Shortening of the Way') is a prophecied male superbeing that could tell the future, and even manipulate it. The Bene Gesserit Sisterhood has been manipulating bloodlines for 90 generations to produce this superbeing...and the prophecy is about to be fulfilled!
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part II).
3 The first face one sees in 'Dune' is that of Princess Irulan, daughter of the emperor of the known universe. What actress portrays Irulan, seen before the credits as the film's narrator?
Answer: Virginia Madsen

Virginia Madsen, famous for her roles in 'The Rainmaker' and 'Sideways', appears as the very young Princess Irulan in 'Dune'. Though she did not have many lines within the film, she did get plenty of talking time as the narrator. This was only Madsen's third film!
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part I).
4 The 1984 movie is directed by David Lynch who also appears in the movie in what role?
Answer: Spice miner

Lynch is the miner aboard the spice harvester who converses with Duke Leto shortly before the harvester is destroyed by a worm.
Question Reference: Quiz: For He Is The Kwisatz Haderach: "Dune" Part II.
5 Who is the narrator of the movie?
Answer: Princess Irulan

In the novel Irulan is a historian and author of a number of books on Muad'Dib, so it is appropriate that she relays the prologue of the movie to the audience and narrates the remainder.

Irulan is played by Virginia Madsen, sister of 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' actor, Michael Madsen.
Question Reference: Quiz: A Beginning Is A Very Delicate Time: "Dune" Part I.
6 At the beginning of the movie, what year is given?
Answer: 10191

The beginning of the movie opens with the Princess describing the year and the background information needed. She says, "The year is ten thousand one ninety-one."
Question Reference: Quiz: Dune.
7 Paul Atreides is recruited by the Fremen to teach them fighting skills. Specifically, they want to learn the Weirding Way. Paul demonstrates the power of the Weirding by obliterating a large stone shaped in what way?
Answer: Obelisk

Before he displays his Weirding skills, Paul asks for volunteers to destroy the stone by kicking, hitting, cutting and, yes, even yelling at the large block of granite. These very ineffective attempts are then followed by Paul's very able application of a Weirding Module to effectively destroy the stone.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part VI).
8 Paul and his mother must escape from the desert into the rocks, but to do so, Paul is required to utilize a device that sends rhythmic vibrations into the sand. What is this device called, used to fool the sandworms of the desert?
Answer: Thumper

With a thumper providing a rhythmic vibration similar to a man walking, Paul and his mother can flee more easily. Paul instructs his mother to 'walk without rhythm' so as not to attract the attentions of the sandworms.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part V).
9 What is the name of the beautiful, bound concubine of Duke Leto Atreides, herself a member of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood?
Answer: Lady Jessica

The lovely Lady Jessica is played in this film by English actress Francesca Annis. Annis has been acting since 1958, she was a child actress at that point. She has appeared in a great many other films besides 'Dune', including 'Cleopatra', 'Krull' and 'The Libertine'.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part II).
10 Which member of House Harkonnen is left in charge of Arrakis?
Answer: The Beast Rabban

By placing Arrakis under Rabban's brutal control the Baron hopes to be able to portray Feyd as the people's saviour.
Question Reference: Quiz: For He Is The Kwisatz Haderach: "Dune" Part II.
11 The book that the movie is based on was written by which author?
Answer: Frank Herbert

Frank Herbert wrote 'Dune' in 1965. The book was followed by five others, following House Atreides for more than a thousand years.
Question Reference: Quiz: Dune.
12 Not only does Paul teach the Fremen his fighting skills, he also tames the sandworms. What is the name of the device he uses to climb to the top of the sandworms?
Answer: Kiswa maker hook

Here's an interesting trivia tidbit. When we first see Paul climb the side of the sandworm, the kiswa maker hook slightly pries the segment of the sandworm out, revealing tendons inside. Those tendons were constructed using condoms!
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part VI).
13 As potential punishment if Paul removes his hand from the box, the Reverend Mother holds a deadly poison needle at his throat, ready to thrust it in at her whim. What is this lethal device called?
Answer: Gom jabbar

The word 'jabbar' is derived from the Arabic word 'jabr', which means 'coercion'. It is not clear as to the specific derivation of the word 'gom', Herbert could possibly have meant several things by it.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part III).
14 During the credits, we discover all those who have been involved in the creation of 'Dune'. What popular rock group from the 1980s was responsible for the soundtrack for the film?
Answer: Toto

Toto, famous for hits such as 'Africa' and 'Rosanna', lent their musical expertise to the film, and to great effect. They also performed the 'Prophecy Theme', which was composed by Brian Eno, the 'Father of Ambient Music'.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part I).
15 Over the course of how many years does Paul bring spice production to a standstill?
Answer: Two

Rabban attempts to conceal this from the Baron, fearing for his life otherwise.
Question Reference: Quiz: For He Is The Kwisatz Haderach: "Dune" Part II.
16 Complete the line: "The Atreides House is building a secret army using a technique unknown to us, a technique involving _____."
Answer: sound

This line is spoken by the Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV when explaining to the Guild Navigator why he is plotting against House Atreides. The technique he refers to is part of the wierding way.
Question Reference: Quiz: A Beginning Is A Very Delicate Time: "Dune" Part I.
17 Paul is provided a bodyguard by the Fremen, consisting of 15 men who will fight to the death for him. What is the term used for this group of guards?
Answer: Fedaykin

Clearly the term Fedaykin is derived from the Arab word 'fedayeen', which refers to a force of Arab guerrilla fighters, who will give their lives to the cause, whatever that may be. In the case of 'Dune', the cause is protecting Paul Atreides. The Fedaykin are identifiable by the red paint on their shoulders.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part VI).
18 In Paul's quarters, the lad finds himself alone at last, but not for long. Entering through a small hatch over his bed is a tiny device used for assassinations. What is this deadly gadget that Paul must avoid called?
Answer: Hunter-seeker

The hunter-seeker floats in mid-air, seeking movement. Paul stands completely still, avoiding the deadly poison contained within the device. When the Shadout Mapes enters the room, the hunter-seeker aims to kill her, but Paul deftly knocks it to the floor before it can meet its target.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part IV).
19 What is the very first sensation Paul feels after placing his hand in the box?
Answer: Itching

At first, he feels that his hand itches, then the heat begins and his hand feels a burning sensation. As the burning becomes more intense, the Reverend Mother describes his 'flesh crisping -- falling off'. All the while as Paul suffers, he thinks to himself, 'Fear is the little death.' Paul lasts longer than any previous person who has gone through this test.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part III).
20 Who gives the Water of Life to Paul?
Answer: Chani

Paul successfully transmutes this, a feat never before accomplished by a man.
Question Reference: Quiz: For He Is The Kwisatz Haderach: "Dune" Part II.
21 What does Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam advise Paul is in the box she commands him to put his hand in?
Answer: Pain

When Paul balks at putting his hand in the box Mohiam holds a gom jabbar (a poisoned needle) to his neck. The box does indeed contain pain but "pain by nerve induction" and no actual physical harm is done.
Question Reference: Quiz: A Beginning Is A Very Delicate Time: "Dune" Part I.
22 After completing the training of the Fremen, Paul and his forces bring spice production to a standstill. What old friend of Paul's is he reunited with during this period?
Answer: Gurney Halleck

Neither Gurney nor Paul are aware that the other is still alive, because they both now use their secret Fremen names. Naturally, they are very pleased to be reunited and fight side-by-side during the rest of the war against the Harkonnens.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part VI).
23 Upon introduction to the Fremen, Paul is given a secret name, to which the Fremen may refer to him. What is this secret name?
Answer: Usul

Usul is a very honorable name that literally means 'strength of the base of a pillar'. Paul is also referred to as Paul Muad'Dib. Both names are already familiar to him, Usul from his dream sequences involving Chani and Muad'Dib from his recent waking vision.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part V).
24 Several important minor characters are fleshed out during the early scenes of this film. One of them is Gurney Halleck, skilled soldier and loyal friend of the House of Atreides. What then little-known actor portrayed Gurney in 'Dune'?
Answer: Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart, best known for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard from the 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' television show and films, shows off his acting talents, even in this minor role. Stewart appeared in several sci-fi/fantasy films of the early 80s, including 'Excalibur' and 'Lifeforce' before hitting it big with his 'Star Trek' gig!
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part II).
25 What makes the planet Kaitan, home of the emperor of the known universe, unique from the other planets introduced at the early juncture in the film?
Answer: It has rings.

Kaitain, a ringed planet, appears to be very much Earth-like in its composition, with clouds and lush greens and blue hues. However, we never really get to see much of Kaitain in the film.

The other planet we are introduced to at the beginning of the film is Giedi Prime, home of the evil House of Harkonnen.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part I).
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