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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 first discovered the place Teg, Duncan and Lucilla are going after escaping the Keep?

2. Where do the Rakian priests' roots come from?

3. Who is Miles Teg's most trusted aide?

4. Where does Waff live?

5. When Duncan is sixteen standard years, what does Taraza order Lucilla to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Taraza important?

3. How does a Mentat work?

4. Who is Miles Teg?

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

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

7. What are Face Dancers?

8. How does Patrin demonstrate his loyalty to Teg?

9. Who is Sheeana?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In the Bene Gesserit, the role of the Imprinter is vital to Mother Superior Taraza's and the rest of the Bene Gesserit's plan. Explore the role of the Imprinter. Why are Imprinters important? What is their function? How do they success at their role? Use specific examples from the text in your response.

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