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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 is naturally immune to an Ixian probe?

2. Where did the Tleilaxu breed the gholas?

3. How old is the child on the lawn?

4. According to the Bene Gesserit Coda, what must one always support?

5. What does Taraza compare dependency to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who is Sheeana?

6. Who is Miles Teg?

7. What does Lucilla want from Teg?

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

9. Who is Schwangyu?

10. How does Patrin demonstrate his loyalty to Teg?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Frank Herbert wrote "Heretics of Dune" in the third person, omniscient point of view. What benefits does using this point of view give both the author and the reader? Are there any drawbacks to this choice? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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