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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 what planet do the Jews live?

2. Who built Duncan Idaho's no-ship?

3. Of what is Lucilla's cage made?

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

5. As Odrade remembers on page 121, who had attempted to fly an ornithopter without knowledge of how to do so?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the Jewish society in this novel.

3. Why do the Bene Gesserit not approve of democracy?

4. Explain the relationship between Odrade and Taraza.

5. Describe the relationship between Odrade and Bellonda.

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

7. What effect does melange have on Odrade?

8. What are axlotl tanks? Why are they surprising to the Bene Gesserit?

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

10. Where are Scytale's people? Explain.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the leadership styles of Odrade and the Great Honored Matre.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the concept of Teg as the ideal character in the Dune universe.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the theme of art as motivator in this novel.

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