Dune Excerpt Flashcard

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What does the Baron smell through the windowplaz?

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Grit and sand.

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What was the significance of spice melange?

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It was worth more than its weight in water.

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What is the setting of the excerpt?

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Arrakis.

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How is the Baron's hair described?

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Reddish gold and styled.

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What does the Baron think of the landscape and sky?

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Bleak and colorless.

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What is spice melange?

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A valuable substance in the Dune universe, known for its life-extending properties and its importance in space travel.

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What is Arrakis also known as?

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Dune.

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Who is the main antagonist in the Dune series?

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Baron Vladimir Harkonnen.

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What is the primary resource found on Arrakis?

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Spice melange.

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What is the significance of the desert environment in Dune?

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It shapes the culture, economy, and politics of the inhabitants.