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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. When Taraza's acolyte comes in with tea, how long have Teg, Duncan and Lucilla been missing?

2. According to Odrade, what do the Honored Matres want to control?

3. What do the inquisitors say will not break Teg?

4. What is Burzmali disguised as when they enter Ysai?

5. Who attacks Teg, Duncan and Lucilla when they leave their hiding spot?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Reverend Mother Bellonda want?

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

3. According to Taraza, what is the Tyrant's goal?

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

5. What happens when the inquisitors use the T-provbe on Teg?

6. What does Teg notice about Duncan's fighting abilities in the no-globe?

7. Where does the worm take Odrade, Sheeana and Waff?

8. What does Waff tell Taraza about the Honored Matres?

9. How does Sheeana show Taraza she talks to the worm?

10. What does Odrade think the axlotl tanks are?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Reverend Mother Odrade and Mother Superior Taraza have a long history, having grown up and trained for the Bene Gesserit together. While the core of their beliefs come from the same background, the two are still very different. Compare and contrast Odrade and Taraza. How do these similarities and differences come into play throughout the book? Use specific references from the text in your response.

Essay Topic 2

In "Heretics of Dune" there is an importance placed on upholding the values and beliefs of the respective groups. How does this importance and emphasis add to and help solve the conflict? Why are values and beliefs important to the characters in the story? How do the characters demonstrate the importance of their individual or group values and beliefs? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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