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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 requested that Duncan Idaho learn Latin?

2. Where does Sheeana live?

3. Where are the Rabbi and Rebecca on page 206?

4. Where is Odrade on page 253 when Tamalane reports on road conditions?

5. What is the name of the person whom Odrade sees sunbathing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Sheeana's quarters.

2. Describe the no-chamber and its inhabitants.

3. Explain the danger Odrade sees in the Bene Gesserit habits.

4. As Odrade reveals in a soliloquy on page 375, how do the Honored Matres train their recruits?

5. On pages 298-299, why does Odrade disapprove of Murbella's training exercises?

6. Describe Duncan Idaho's methods of Mentat deduction.

7. What is the significance of Clairby's driving Odrade's ship to Junction?

8. How does Odrade react to Streggi's report on truffles?

9. Toward the end of this section, what role does Teg take up? Why?

10. On pages 368-369, why is the Rabbi upset?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Choose one example of Odrade's decision-making abilities, and discuss how she makes a decision and how others react to it.

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