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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. Where is the probe from?

2. What does Odrade think the axlotl tanks are?

3. What keeps the probe from working on Teg?

4. What does Waff call Sheeana?

5. What helps renews Taraza's balance after her confrontation with Bellonda?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Bene Gesserit "shape the fulfillment of their designs"?

2. How does Taraza die?

3. What does Odrade question about her discovery in desert?

4. Why do Sheeana, Waff and Odrade ride into the desert?

5. What is Lucilla surprised to see in Gammu?

6. Who helps Teg on his journey after he escapes the T-probe?

7. What does Odrade notice about the Face Dancer imitating Tuek?

8. Where does Muzzafar take Teg?

9. Who attacks Teg, Duncan and Lucilla when they leave the no-globe?

10. What had the Tleilaxu planted in Duncan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Gammu's earlier history, the place was known as Giedi Prime. Through the awakened memories of Duncan Idaho, some information is provided about Giedi Prime. Using this information and other descriptions of Giedi Prime and Gammu in the story, compare and contrast the two places. How did Giedi Prime come to be Gammu? What disappeared when the transition took place? What things remained in place when Giedi Prime became Gammu? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

Each ghola the Bene Gesserit has in custody must be awakened to its original memories. The same is true of Duncan Idaho in "Heretics of Dune." Why is it important to awaken these previous memories? What information do they possess? What process does the Bene Gesserit use to awaken the memories? Why are Duncan Idaho's memories important? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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