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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. How long did the Tyrant rule?

2. What was the ancient name of the planet Dune?

3. What is the name of the acolyte with whom Odrade is speaking on page 123?

4. What is the weather on page 125?

5. On which plant did Odrade live as a child?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the importance of the "Siona gene-mark"?

3. Explain Odrade's memories of Sea Child and their effect on her life.

4. Describe the relationship between Odrade and Bellonda.

5. What is the Golden Path, and how does Odrade feel about it?

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

7. Where are Scytale's people? Explain.

8. Explain the role of the comeye in Bene Gesserit life.

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

10. Describe the Jewish society in this novel.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the role of setting in the novel, giving examples of how setting affects the events of the story.

Essay Topic 2

Describe in detail the tension between greenery and desert on Chapterhouse.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Herbert's development of the Dune universe, addressing concerns such as vocabulary, culture, and communication.

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