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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 question does Sheeana ask Shaitan?

2. What does Sheeana tell Odrade she wants to learn after Odrade saves her?

3. What is Taraza's warning word to Teg that they are being watched?

4. Miles is who's Bashar?

5. Where does Waff live?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does a Mentat work?

2. Why does Waff meet with the Honored Matres?

3. What physical element is important to the Bene Gesserit?

4. Why is Teg distracted when he returns from rescuing Taraza's group from the Guildship?

5. Why does Taraza think the Tleilaxu have been killing the gholas?

6. What thoughts does Odrade have about Teg when they are in the lighter?

7. What deception does Odrade tell Waff after he kills Tuek?

8. What similarities does Teg see in Lucilla and Odrade?

9. Describe Lucilla, as she is introduced in the book.

10. How does Patrin demonstrate his loyalty to Teg?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Heretics of Dune" there is an importance placed on upholding the values and beliefs of the respective groups. How does this importance and emphasis add to and help solve the conflict? Why are values and beliefs important to the characters in the story? How do the characters demonstrate the importance of their individual or group values and beliefs? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

Torture is used numerous times in the story. How does torture play a role in the story? What types of torture are used? Why is torture used? Who uses it? Who is subjected to it? What purpose does it serve, if any? Use specific examples from the story in the response.

Essay Topic 3

The leading women of the Bene Gesserit refer to themselves as "Reverend Mothers." Explore the reasoning and significance behind this title. What powers or control do the Reverend Mothers possess that makes their title appropriate? What else does that title insinuate? Is the title appropriate or not and why? Use specific references to the text in the response.

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