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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. Who is Waff?

4. Miles is who's Bashar?

5. What does Patrin call Teg?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Stiros want to do to Sheeana?

2. What are Face Dancers?

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

4. What does Lucilla want from Teg?

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

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

7. How does Patrin demonstrate his loyalty to Teg?

8. According to the Bene Gesserit, how to the Tleilaxu use secrecy?

9. What does Reverend Mother Darwi Odrade believe her flaw is?

10. Who is Waff?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Frank Herbert places a quote at the beginning of each section in the "Heretics of Dune." Explain the significance and relevance of the quotes. How are the quotes important to the story? Why does Herbert use them? Use specific references to the text in your response.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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