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51 What possession of Duke Leto Atreides does the Baron want, but is unable to capture during the overthrow of the House of Atreides?
Answer: Signet ring

A signet ring is a ring with a seal set in it. It is a symbol of power, and is used to stamp official documents. The ducal signet ring appears to be the key symbol of Duke Leto Atreides power, and hence the Baron wants it. Fortunately, he is unable to acquire the item, which has been secured by Dr. Yueh for Paul.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part IV).
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What is the name of the beautiful, bound concubine of Duke Leto Atreides, herself a member of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood?




52 The House of Atreides finally makes the journey to Dune, prepared to take power from the Harkonnens there. Upon arriving on Dune, the Duke meets with Duncan Idaho. Who does Duncan Idaho say is truly in control of the planet Dune?
Answer: The Fremen

The Fremen seem to be people native to Dune, and, according to Duncan Idaho, they are truly in control of the planet. He also reveals that the Fremen actually exist in numbers much more vast than has been suggested.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part III).
53 What is the name of the assembly of noble houses within which Duke Atreides popularity has been rising?
Answer: Landsraad

Landsraad is a word from the Danish, where it means 'regional council'. Herbert clearly didn't mind borrowing terms from multiple languages! The Landsraad contains representatives from all the major houses, including Atreides and Harkonnen.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part I).
54 With whose blade does Feyd-Rautha fight Paul?
Answer: The Emperor's

Having defeated the Emperor's army and won his throne, Paul kills Feyd, completing the destruction of House Harkonnen.
Question Reference: Quiz: For He Is The Kwisatz Haderach: "Dune" Part II.
55 What secret name is Paul given on joining the Fremen tribe?
Answer: Usul

Paul chooses the name Muad'Dib himself and this is his public name. Stilgar gives him the name Usul as the name by which he will be known within the tribe only. In the movie Usul is translated as "the strength of the base of the pillar" although in the book the meaning is the simpler "base of the pillar".
Question Reference: Quiz: A Beginning Is A Very Delicate Time: "Dune" Part I.
56 The second moon of Arrakis has special meaning. What is the meaning of the moon to Paul Atreides?
Answer: Paul is named for a shape on it

Paul Atreides has to assume a new name. After a dream, he asks to be named after the shadow on the moon in the shape of a mouse; Muad'Dib.
Question Reference: Quiz: Dune.
57 Finally, what masterful director was responsible for the film 'Dune'?
Answer: David Lynch

After successes with the bizarre 'Eraserhead' and the lovely 1980 film 'The Elephant Man', David Lynch took on this enormous and unusual project. Though things did not go perfectly for him, it is still a beautifully made film. Oddly enough, for the 'extended cut' produced for television, additional footage was added. David Lynch disowned this version, and thus it became an Alan Smithee production.

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Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part VI).
58 While with the Fremen, Lady Jessica gives birth to her daughter Alia. What successful actress of the 1990s and 2000s appears in her first film here as the child Alia?
Answer: Alicia Witt

Alicia Witt was only 8 years old when she appeared in 'Dune', her first film. She would go on to appear in such films as 'Mr. Holland's Opus', 'Vanilla Sky' and 'The Upside of Anger'.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part V).
59 Paul and his mother escape from the Baron's custody into the vast desert of Dune. What does the Baron believe Paul's fate to be?
Answer: Consumed by a sandworm

Paul and his mother escape from the custody of Harkonnen troops through the use of 'the voice'. First, Paul uses it (for the first time) in order to have his mother's gag undone. Then, Lady Jessica takes over!
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part IV).
60 An important character is introduced to the Duke and his family soon after their arrival on Dune, namely Dr. Kynes. What accomplished actor plays this mysterious Dr. Kynes?
Answer: Max von Sydow

You may have heard of the Swedish actor Max von Sydow; you know, the guy who starred in movies such as 'The Seventh Seal' and 'Wild Strawberries' by Ingmar Bergman, or American-made movies such as 'The Greatest Story Ever Told', 'The Exorcist' and 'Needful Things'.

In 'Dune' he plays Dr. Kynes, the 'Judge of the Change' and 'Imperial Ecologist'. It's great to see him in this film!
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part III).
61 In a very intimate and philosophical conversation, which character utters the line, 'The sleeper must awaken' to Paul Atreides?
Answer: Duke Leto Atreides

Duke Leto, with my favorite lines in the film: 'I'll miss the sea, but a person needs new experiences. They jar something deep inside, allowing him to grow. Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.'

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Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part II).
62 During the Emperor's conversation with the navigator from the Space Guild, he learns that the organization wants a certain member of the House of Atreides killed. Who would this be?
Answer: Paul Atreides

When the navigator suggests that Paul Atreides is a danger, the Emperor at first believes him to have misspoken, after all, Paul is just a boy. The navigator then makes it very clear that it is indeed Paul who is a danger to the current order in the universe, and that the Spice Guild wants him killed. Soon we will discover why!
Question Reference: Quiz: 'Dune' (Part I).
63 When she first meets Paul, Chani describes herself as the daughter of Liet. Although not explained in the movie, readers of the novel will know that Liet is, in fact, which other character?
Answer: Dr. Kynes

Dr. Kynes is the Imperial Ecologist on Arrakis and the Judge of the Change, overseeing the handover of power on Arrakis from the Harkonnens to the Atreides. He is left to die in the desert by the Harkonnens.
Question Reference: Quiz: A Beginning Is A Very Delicate Time: "Dune" Part I.
64 Who directed the movie 'Dune'?
Answer: David Lynch

David Lynch directed this movie. He also directed 'The Elephant Man', 'Wild At Heart', and 'Mulholland Dr.', and many others.
Question Reference: Quiz: Dune.
65 Who said this? "My name is a killing word. They are ready to fight."
Answer: Paul Atreides

During a training session with his Freemen, he realizes that his name alone will kill thousands of men.
Question Reference: Quiz: Dune.
66 How is the Water of Life created?
Answer: It is the bile of a drowned young worm

The Water of Life is the bile of a drowned, young worm. It is taken by women wanting to become Reverend Mothers, and by Paul Muad'Dib. He is the only man to ever successfully transform the poisonous water.
Question Reference: Quiz: Dune.
67 What is the name of the spice that the universe covets? It is only found on Dune, and is used for traveling, seeing the future, and expanding awareness.
Answer: melange

The spice melange can only be found on one planet in the universe--Dune. With it, the Guild Navigators can travel without moving. Consuming the spice in large amounts causes the blue within blue eyes that the Freemen have.
Question Reference: Quiz: Dune.
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