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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. Who is the "Tyrant"?

2. On what planet does the Great Honored Matre live?

3. What device keeps Odrade in contact with other people on Chapterhouse at all times?

4. How long have the Bene Gesserit lived on Chapterhouse?

5. What is the name of the group Odrade leads?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Odrade eat with the acolytes?

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

3. Why does Odrade choose Duncan Idaho to train Teg?

4. Describe the relationship between Odrade and Bellonda.

5. Summarize Odrade's memory of Linchine.

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

7. Explain Truthsense as Shoel described it.

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

9. Explain the meaning of Scytale's belief that "Tleilaxu sperm does not talk."

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the theme of the "watchdog" in Bene Gesserit society and how it affects the characters' lives.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the nature of spice addiction in Bene Gesserit society, thoroughly explicating its pros and cons.

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