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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. Where does the story begin?

2. How do Reverend Mothers achieve an exalted form of s'tori?

3. When Duncan is sixteen standard years, what does Taraza order Lucilla to do?

4. Who does Teg look like?

5. How do the Honored Matres refer to the Bene Gesserit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Face Dancers?

2. How does Patrin demonstrate his loyalty to Teg?

3. Who is Sheeana?

4. What physical element is important to the Bene Gesserit?

5. Why does Waff meet with the Honored Matres?

6. What deception does Odrade tell Waff after he kills Tuek?

7. Why is Teg distracted when he returns from rescuing Taraza's group from the Guildship?

8. Describe the child on the lawn at the beginning of the story.

9. What does Reverend Mother Darwi Odrade believe her flaw is?

10. What similarities does Teg see in Lucilla and Odrade?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Duncan Idaho plays a central role in "Heretics of Dune." Why is Duncan Idaho important? What is his role in the story? How does he influence the other characters in the story? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

In "Heretics of Dune" there is an importance placed on upholding the values and beliefs of the respective groups. How does this importance and emphasis add to and help solve the conflict? Why are values and beliefs important to the characters in the story? How do the characters demonstrate the importance of their individual or group values and beliefs? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

Frank Herbert places a quote at the beginning of each section in the "Heretics of Dune." Explain the significance and relevance of the quotes. How are the quotes important to the story? Why does Herbert use them? Use specific references to the text in your response.

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