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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. What document does Waff want to spread around?

2. Who kills Tuek?

3. What does Lucilla smell on the Keep's intruder?

4. Who is observing Taraza and Teg on the Guild Transport?

5. According to the Bene Gesserit, what leads to misery?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Miles Teg?

2. Who is Schwangyu?

3. Describe Lucilla, as she is introduced in the book.

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

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

6. Why does Sheeana's tone startle Odrade when Sheeana demands Odrade tell her how Odrade knew to come save her?

7. Why is Taraza important?

8. Why is Taraza frustrated with the Bene Gesserit archives and records?

9. What is the basic key to Leto II's life?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Torture is used numerous times in the story. How does torture play a role in the story? What types of torture are used? Why is torture used? Who uses it? Who is subjected to it? What purpose does it serve, if any? Use specific examples from the story in the response.

Essay Topic 2

The theme of religion plays a major role in the book. Explore the theme of religion in the "Heretics of Dune." What is the importance of religion in the story? To what characters is religion important? How does religion play a role in the story's conflict and resolution? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

The theme of using sex for power is prevalent in most of Frank Herbert's Dune series, particularly "Heretics of Dune." Explore the use of sex for power in the story. What groups use sex for power? Why do they utilize sex for power? What people or things are they targeting? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

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