View a FREE sample

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 Archives, what chooses sides on the basis of enforcement power?

2. Where did the Tleilaxu breed the gholas?

3. Who is Dimela?

4. Where does Waff first meet an Honored Matre?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does a Mentat work?

3. How does Patrin demonstrate his loyalty to Teg?

4. Who is Waff?

5. Who is Miles Teg?

6. Who is Schwangyu?

7. Why is Taraza important?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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 2

The theme of using sex for power is prevalent in most of Frank Herbert's Dune series, particularly "Heretics of Dune." Explore the use of sex for power in the story. What groups use sex for power? Why do they utilize sex for power? What people or things are they targeting? 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.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 641 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample