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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. Teg recalls Taraza telling him to trust no one that WHO can influence?

2. Who does Lucilla identify as the person in a heavy coat at Ysai?

3. What is Burzmali disguised as when they enter Ysai?

4. Who does Odrade tell Taraza Sheeana speaks to?

5. Who is the regional commander for the forces of Dur?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Taraza die?

2. Where does Muzzafar take Teg?

3. What does Teg notice about Duncan's fighting abilities in the no-globe?

4. Who helps Teg on his journey after he escapes the T-probe?

5. According to Taraza, what is the Tyrant's goal?

6. What happens when the inquisitors use the T-provbe on Teg?

7. What had the Tleilaxu planted in Duncan?

8. Where does the worm take Odrade, Sheeana and Waff?

9. What does Taraza think is strange about Chapter House Planet?

10. What does Odrade think the axlotl tanks are?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Reverend Mother Odrade and Mother Superior Taraza have a long history, having grown up and trained for the Bene Gesserit together. While the core of their beliefs come from the same background, the two are still very different. Compare and contrast Odrade and Taraza. How do these similarities and differences come into play throughout the book? Use specific references from the text in your response.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The theme of religion plays a major role in the book. Explore the theme of religion in the "Heretics of Dune." What is the importance of religion in the story? To what characters is religion important? How does religion play a role in the story's conflict and resolution? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

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