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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 drug protects from a probe?

2. According to Teg, what is the key to military success?

3. Who does Teg have to keep away from the ghola after Taraza leaves Gammu?

4. When Duncan is sixteen standard years, what does Taraza order Lucilla to do?

5. Where do the Rakian priests' roots come from?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Lucilla want from Teg?

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

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

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

6. Who is Schwangyu?

7. What does Reverend Mother Darwi Odrade believe her flaw is?

8. What thoughts does Odrade have about Teg when they are in the lighter?

9. Why is Teg distracted when he returns from rescuing Taraza's group from the Guildship?

10. What are Face Dancers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Heretics of Dune" is book five of six in Frank Herbert's Dune series. Explain the meaning of the title. Why is the title appropriate to this book? How might the title tie-in to the Dune series as a whole? Use specific examples from the text in your response.

Essay Topic 2

Duncan Idaho plays a central role in "Heretics of Dune." Why is Duncan Idaho important? What is his role in the story? How does he influence the other characters in the story? Use specific references to 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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