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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. On page 133, what are five acolytes and a Proctor discussing?

2. What does Scytale miss most about his life before living in the no-ship?

3. Whom does Scytale think of as "the women of Shaitan"?

4. Who grew Duncan Idaho?

5. What causes Odrade pain every morning?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the Jewish society in this novel.

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

4. Summarize Odrade's memory of Linchine.

5. Why does Odrade eat with the acolytes?

6. Describe the Great Honored Matre's leadership style.

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

8. Describe Murbella's fighting abilities.

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

10. What is Sheeana's role in Bene Gesserit society? Explain.

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

Defend Bellonda's assertion that the Kwisatz Haderach must be killed.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the assumption of power in the Honored Matre society, and compare and contrast it with that of the Bene Gesserit society.

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