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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. Who is the Tyrant's grandmother?

2. What does Teg note has become important on Gammu?

3. What destroys Sheeana's childhood village?

4. Who first discovered the place Teg, Duncan and Lucilla are going after escaping the Keep?

5. What does Tuek call Sheeana?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the Bene Gesserit, how to the Tleilaxu use secrecy?

2. Why does Teg use a life-shield blanket?

3. Why are the Bene Gesserit interested in Sheeana?

4. What are Face Dancers?

5. What does Lucilla want from Teg?

6. What physical element is important to the Bene Gesserit?

7. What does the brown drink Taraza gives Teg remind him of?

8. Why does Taraza think the Tleilaxu have been killing the gholas?

9. How does Patrin demonstrate his loyalty to Teg?

10. What does Taraza order Lucilla to do to Duncan after the attack on Sheeana?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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