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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. According to the Bene Gesserit, what leads to misery?

2. What number is enshrined in the Orange Catholic Bible?

3. What is Teg's title in his work with Duncan?

4. How do the Honored Matres refer to the Bene Gesserit?

5. What can Sheeana control?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Schwangyu?

5. How does a Mentat work?

6. What does Stiros want to do to Sheeana?

7. Who is Sheeana?

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

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

10. What is the basic key to Leto II's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Duncan Idaho plays a central role in "Heretics of Dune." Why is Duncan Idaho important? What is his role in the story? How does he influence the other characters in the story? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

"Heretics of Dune" is book five of six in Frank Herbert's Dune series. Explain the meaning of the title. Why is the title appropriate to this book? How might the title tie-in to the Dune series as a whole? Use specific examples 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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