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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. According to Odrade in an Argument in Council, what happens to the heart when concealed behind strong barriers?

2. What is Sheeana's language?

3. According to Sheeana, who likes the heat?

4. Who is Ambitorm?

5. Who does Taraza send looking for Teg?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Muzzafar escape the Honored Matre?

4. Why does Taraza examine old files on previous gholas?

5. Who do Lucilla and Burzmali encounter when they are in what they believed to be a safe haven?

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

7. What does Taraza think is strange about Chapter House Planet?

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

9. What information does Burzmali bring Taraza?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are three major groups with differing religions and beliefs in the story - the Bene Gesserit, Bene Tleilax and Honored Matres. Compare and contrast the beliefs of these three groups. What are the underlying similarities and differences in beliefs between each group? Do they all derive from the same place? Use specific references from 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 "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.

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