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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 wrote the Atreides Manifesto?

2. What was the ghola in one incarnation?

3. What do the Tleilaxu do with their females?

4. Who is observing Taraza and Teg on the Guild Transport?

5. Who is naturally immune to an Ixian probe?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does a Mentat work?

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

3. Who is Schwangyu?

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

5. What information does Odrade provide Chapter House after Sheeana is attacked?

6. What are Face Dancers?

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

8. Who is Miles Teg?

9. Why is Taraza frustrated with the Bene Gesserit archives and records?

10. Why are the Bene Gesserit interested in Sheeana?

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

Van Gogh's Cottage of Cordeville painting is referenced in "Heretics of Dune." What does this painting represent? How is the painting connected to the story? Why is it important? Use specific references from the text in your 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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