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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 does this new Idaho teach the Guard members?

2. What does Moneo consider to be a bad Worm sign?

3. During the Great Sharing, where do the elite view the God Emperor from?

4. Who becomes the new Ixian Ambassador?

5. The city of Onn is built on the former Tanzerouft. What was Tanzerouft known as?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to what Leto, what will happen when the melange is gone?

2. Why is melange the most valuable substance known to humankind?

3. Why does Leto hold his first interview with the new Idaho in the darkened crypt?

4. What does Guild data suggest about Siona?

5. Why is Idaho different from most other gholas?

6. What is known about Atreides in relation to their relationship with the people?

7. What is Leto's prediction about Chenoeh's future?

8. In the "Welbeck Fragment," what notion does Moneo insist about Leto that his daughter rejects?

9. In her letter writing directly to Leto, what does Nayla beg from Leto?

10. What is the Bene Gesserit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leto admits while testing Siona that she strengthens him by opposing him and letting him sharpen his claws, so to speak, on her. Give three examples throughout the story of how this relationship is characterized by the above statement. Do you agree with Leto's statement? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The Great Sharing is held once every ten years in Onn.

a. Describe the ceremony surrounding the Great Sharing.

b. What is the purpose of the Great Sharing?

c. Why is participation in the Great Sharing important to Leto? To the people he rules?

Essay Topic 3

Leto employs Moneo as his most trusted aide, yet Moneo's daughter is the head of the rebellion opposing Leto.

a. Compare and contrast Moneo and Siona, in terms of their strengths and weaknesses, rebellious streaks, and testing by Leto.

b. Compare and contrast Leto's relationship with both characters.

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