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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. Whose bust is in Taraza's room?

2. What word comes to mind when Lucilla thinks of Schwangyu?

3. What is the ghola called?

4. What does Taraza command Teg to do when he goes to the Guild Transport?

5. Who is naturally immune to an Ixian probe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Taraza order Lucilla to do to Duncan after the attack on Sheeana?

2. What does the brown drink Taraza gives Teg remind him of?

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

4. What does Stiros want to do to Sheeana?

5. How does Patrin demonstrate his loyalty to Teg?

6. Who is Waff?

7. Why does Sheeana's tone startle Odrade when Sheeana demands Odrade tell her how Odrade knew to come save her?

8. Why does Teg use a life-shield blanket?

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

10. What are Face Dancers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of religion plays a major role in the book. Explore the theme of religion in the "Heretics of Dune." What is the importance of religion in the story? To what characters is religion important? How does religion play a role in the story's conflict and resolution? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

"Heretics of Dune" contains several references to the Mentat abilities, particularly those of Miles Teg. What are Mentat abilities? How does Teg use his Mentat abilities in the story? Do his Mentat abilities impact other characters in the story? How? 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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