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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 is Teg's title in his work with Duncan?

2. How old is the child on the lawn?

3. Who is the Tyrant's grandmother?

4. What do the Tleilaxu do with their females?

5. Where are they preparing Duncan to live?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Waff meet with the Honored Matres?

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

4. Who is Waff?

5. What are Face Dancers?

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

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

8. Who is Miles Teg?

9. Who is Leto II?

10. Why are the Bene Gesserit interested in Sheeana?

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

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 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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