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

2. What color are the Reverend Mothers' eyes?

3. What is the name of the religion the Bene Gesserit creates?

4. What did Rebecca call her husband?

5. How old are the orchards?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Great Honored Matre's pet.

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

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

4. Explain Truthsense as Shoel described it.

5. Summarize Odrade's memory of Linchine.

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

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

8. Why does Odrade eat with the acolytes?

9. What is Lucilla's relationship to the "Lampadas horde," and how did it come about?

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 Herbert's dialogue style and its effect on the reader's perception of events.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of creativity and its effect on the mental well-being of the characters.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of Daniel and Marty in the novel.

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