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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. What numbered ghola is at the beginning of the story?

2. How long has Sheeana lived with the priests on Rakis?

3. Why does Sheeana use Tuek's first name when addressing him?

4. Who is naturally immune to an Ixian probe?

5. Where are Lucilla, Teg and Duncan going when they first escape the Keep?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Reverend Mother Darwi Odrade believe her flaw is?

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

3. Who is Sheeana?

4. Why are the Bene Gesserit interested in Sheeana?

5. Describe the child on the lawn at the beginning of the story.

6. Who is Leto II?

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

8. What are Face Dancers?

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

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 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 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

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.

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