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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. As Odrade remembers on page 121, who had attempted to fly an ornithopter without knowledge of how to do so?

2. Whom does the Great Honored Matre kill on page 172?

3. Which character in Bene Gesserit history created the idea of the Golden Path?

4. Of what is Lucilla's cage made?

5. According to Murbella's memory, who keeps a very messy bedroom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Bene Gesserit keep the orchards? What challenges do they face in doing so?

2. Explain the role of the comeye in Bene Gesserit life.

3. Why does Odrade choose Duncan Idaho to train Teg?

4. What is the Golden Path, and how does Odrade feel about it?

5. Where are Scytale's people? Explain.

6. Why does Bellonda take a strong position against Duncan Idaho?

7. Describe the Great Honored Matre's quarters from the perspective of Logno.

8. Explain Truthsense as Shoel described it.

9. Describe Duncan Idaho's living arrangements.

10. What is Sheeana's role in Bene Gesserit society? Explain.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the significance of Daniel and Marty in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Explore the theme of art as motivator in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the theme of the "watchdog" in Bene Gesserit society and how it affects the characters' lives.

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