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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 did the Bashar Teg die?

2. What device keeps Odrade in contact with other people on Chapterhouse at all times?

3. With whom does Lucilla Share on page 50?

4. What was the ancient name of the planet Dune?

5. Whom do the Bene Gesserit think may be a Kwisatz Haderach?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Jewish society in this novel.

2. Summarize Odrade's memory of Linchine.

3. Why does Odrade eat with the acolytes?

4. Where are Scytale's people? Explain.

5. Explain the relationship between Odrade and Taraza.

6. Why do the Bene Gesserit not approve of democracy?

7. What effect does melange have on Odrade?

8. What role do the Proctors have with regard to Odrade's position in the Bene Gesserit?

9. Explain the meaning of Scytale's belief that "Tleilaxu sperm does not talk."

10. Why does Streggi mention the map to Odrade while they are eating?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Herbert's dialogue style and its effect on the reader's perception of events.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the significance of Daniel and Marty in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the theme of art as motivator in this novel.

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