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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. By page 226, how many planets do the Bene Gesserit still have in their possession?

2. As mentioned on page 217, to whom did Odrade show a Van Gogh painting?

3. What was Gammu's previous name?

4. To whom does Odrade apply the label "refugees" on page 330?

5. What were the desert people of Dune called?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Sheeana's quarters.

2. Explain Duncan Idaho's comparison between Murbella and Jessica.

3. Describe Duncan Idaho's methods of Mentat deduction.

4. What is the significance of the sunbather?

5. What is the significance of Clairby's driving Odrade's ship to Junction?

6. On pages 368-369, why is the Rabbi upset?

7. Toward the end of this section, what role does Teg take up? Why?

8. As Odrade reveals in a soliloquy on page 375, how do the Honored Matres train their recruits?

9. How does Odrade react to Streggi's report on truffles?

10. Why does Murbella interrupt Teg's command of battle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the concept of Teg as the ideal character in the Dune universe.

Essay Topic 2

Describe in detail the tension between greenery and desert on Chapterhouse.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the leadership styles of Odrade and the Great Honored Matre.

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