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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the "Tyrant"?
(a) The Great Honored Matre.
(b) Leto II.
(c) Leto I.
(d) Muad'Dib.

2. According to Murbella's memory, who keeps a very messy bedroom?
(a) Duncan Idaho.
(b) The Rabbi.
(c) The Great Honored Matre.
(d) Odrade.

3. What does Scytale miss most about his life before living in the no-ship?
(a) The food on his home planet.
(b) The Face Dancers.
(c) The other Masters.
(d) The powindah.

4. What is the name of the Honored Matre in Odrade's group?
(a) Scytale.
(b) Fali.
(c) Bellonda.
(d) Murbella.

5. Who votes to determine whether Odrade can remain Mother Superior?
(a) The Proctors.
(b) The population of the no-ship.
(c) The acolytes.
(d) The Archivists.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did the Tyrant rule?

2. What drink does Odrade request on page 181?

3. What is Dortujla's hobby?

4. As mentioned on page 39, with whom does Odrade intend to replace Tamalane?

5. Of what is Lucilla's cage made?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Bene Gesserit keep the orchards? What challenges do they face in doing so?

2. What role do the Proctors have with regard to Odrade's position in the Bene Gesserit?

3. Where are Scytale's people? Explain.

4. Explain the meaning of Odrade's saying, "Real boats rock."

5. What happens during Sharing, and what is the method?

6. Describe the relationship between Odrade and Bellonda.

7. Describe the Jewish society in this novel.

8. Explain the relationship between Odrade and Taraza.

9. Why does Streggi mention the map to Odrade while they are eating?

10. What is Dortujla's place in Bene Gesserit society, and how did she get there?

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