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Dune Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the 1980s version of 'Dune'. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by JoslynFaye. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
JoslynFaye

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
99,447

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
12 / 15

Plays
2846

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 63 (12/15), Guest 202 (8/15), angostura (15/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. At the beginning of the movie, what year is given? Hint

5013

7356

5011

10191

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Question 2 of 15

2. The book that the movie is based on was written by which author? Hint

Frank Herbert

Brian Herbert

Michael Crichton

Brian Helgeland

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Question 3 of 15

3. The Lady Jessica was Duke Leto's faithful wife.

True

False

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Question 4 of 15

4. Before leaving his home planet, Paul has his back turned to a door. He is approached by three people, and without turning, names them. Who were the three? Hint

Thufir, Duncan, Duke Leto

Duncan, Dr. Yueh, Thufir

Dr. Kynes, Dr. Yueh, Thufir

Gurney, Dr. Yueh, Thufir

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Question 5 of 15

5. In the movie, Dr. Yueh has a red diamond tatooed onto his forehead. What does this mark signify? Hint

The mark of his birthright

Owned by the Baron

All Freemen have this mark

Imperial conditioning

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Question 6 of 15

6. All of Baron Harkonnen's loyal subjects must have what? Hint

Imperial conditioning

No fear of dying

Weirding modules

A heart plug

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Question 7 of 15

7. When the traitor confronts Duke Leto, he tells him that the Baron would want him close in order to gloat over him. What does he tell the Duke to remember when he sees the Baron? Hint

The hidden gun

The weirding module

The poisonous capsule in his pocket

The tooth

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Question 8 of 15

8. There is a traitor in House Atreides. How does he receive his message from his master? Hint

It's in a cubby hole in the palace known only to him

It's hidden under the rib cage of one of the killed men

An agent delivers it to him personally

No one knows how

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Question 9 of 15

9. The second moon of Arrakis has special meaning. What is the meaning of the moon to Paul Atreides? Hint

It is the only moon visible from the planet

He dreams of it

It controls all life on the planet

Paul is named for a shape on it

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Question 10 of 15

10. Throughout the movie, Paul Atreides is called an "abomination". The Reverend Mother is the first to call him this.

True

False

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who directed the movie 'Dune'? Hint

Robert Zemeckis

David Lynch

Mark Odesky

Roland Emmerich

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who said this? "My name is a killing word. They are ready to fight." Hint

Leto Atreides

The Emperor

Baron Harkonnen

Paul Atreides

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Question 13 of 15

13. The famous singer Sting was originally cast as Feyd-Rautha, but due to tour scheduling, he had to back out. He was replaced with another rocker, Nigel Tufnel, from 'Spinal Tap'.

True

False

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Question 14 of 15

14. How is the Water of Life created? Hint

It comes from a spring with an unknown origin

It is water that has been blessed by a Reverend Mother

It is the bile of a drowned young worm

It is the blood of a worm

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Question 15 of 15

15. 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. Hint

borage

basil

ginseng

melange

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 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."

2. 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.

3. The Lady Jessica was Duke Leto's faithful wife.

Answer: False

Lady Jessica was Duke Leto's faithful concubine. At one point, the Duke thinks to himself, "I should have married you."

4. Before leaving his home planet, Paul has his back turned to a door. He is approached by three people, and without turning, names them. Who were the three?

Answer: Gurney, Dr. Yueh, Thufir

"I know Thufir, I'm sitting with my back to the door. I heard you, Dr. Yueh, and Gurney coming down the hall."

5. In the movie, Dr. Yueh has a red diamond tatooed onto his forehead. What does this mark signify?

Answer: Imperial conditioning

The diamond on Dr. Yueh's forehead signifies Imperial conditioning. He is absolutely trustworthy because he cannot lie.

6. All of Baron Harkonnen's loyal subjects must have what?

Answer: A heart plug

After taking Thufir Hawat prisoner, the Baron says that everyone must have a heart plug. "Don't be angry. Everyone gets one here."

7. When the traitor confronts Duke Leto, he tells him that the Baron would want him close in order to gloat over him. What does he tell the Duke to remember when he sees the Baron?

Answer: The tooth

When Duke Leto is near the Baron, Dr. Yueh, the traitor, tells him to remember the tooth. One good bite on it, and a strong exhale, will blow poisonous gas in the Baron's face, killing him.

8. There is a traitor in House Atreides. How does he receive his message from his master?

Answer: It's hidden under the rib cage of one of the killed men

He has to cut it out to get the message.

9. 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.

10. Throughout the movie, Paul Atreides is called an "abomination". The Reverend Mother is the first to call him this.

Answer: False

The Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam says that Paul's younger sister, Alia, is an abomination because of her age relative to her amazing abilities. She was born with all of the powers of a Reverend Mother.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. The famous singer Sting was originally cast as Feyd-Rautha, but due to tour scheduling, he had to back out. He was replaced with another rocker, Nigel Tufnel, from 'Spinal Tap'.

Answer: False

Sting did play the part of Feyd-Rautha in the movie. He was one of the Baron's nephews.

14. 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.

15. 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.

Source: Author JoslynFaye

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